HC Deb 17 May 1949 vol 465 cc250-1
30. Sir Waldron Smithers

asked the Minister of National Insurance how many forms C.F.(N). 68 have been sent out; and how many copies of leaflet N.I. 38.

The Minister of National Insurance (Mr. James Griffiths)

The figures are 9,000 and 271,000, respectively.

Sir W. Smithers

In view of the fact that this Government have brought the country to bankruptcy why, in order to advertise the Socialist policy, do we offer free services to the whole world?

Mr. Griffiths

The purpose of these leaflets is to explain to British persons leaving the country how they can maintain their insurance in this country, which would be to their advantage.