§ 5. Mr. Molsonasked the Minister of National Insurance on what date contributors since 5th July, 1948, to the National Insurance scheme will become eligible for sickness benefit.
§ Mr. J. Griffiths28th December, 1948, is the earliest date on which employed or self-employed persons who were new entrants to National Insurance on 5th July, 1948, could qualify for sickness benefit. I trust that the early approach of this date will serve to remind all self-employed persons who have not yet obtained their insurance cards that they may suffer loss of benefit unless they take immediate steps to obtain them and to pay the contributions which are due.