§ 20. Commander Nobleasked the Minister of National Insurance whether she is aware that it has taken one year to settle a claim, ZE 826538 B, for sick benefit for 5th February to 7th March, 1949; and what steps she is taking to prevent such delay.
§ Dr. SummerskillPersonal sickness benefit was paid at the time of the claim. The delay occurred in connection with a claim for dependants' increase and was due to exceptional circumstances, about which I have written to the hon. and gallant Member.