HC Deb 05 July 1949 vol 466 c1934
2. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of National Insurance if he is in a position to announce a decision on the claim to maternity benefit and attendance allowance of Mrs. Ward, about which the hon. Member for Stafford wrote to him on 31st March.

Mr. J. Griffiths

I wrote to my hon. Friend about this case on 7th May. I am looking into a further point which has now arisen, and will write to him again as soon as possible.

Mr. Swingler

Can the Minister say how soon this decision will be made, as this constituent of mine has been waiting since 9th March for a decision on the claim?

Mr. Griffiths

My hon. Friend knows that this raises a very difficult problem. I hope to let him have the answer in the next few days.