§ 10. Mr. Profumoasked the Minister of National Insurance what progress is being made with the examination of the operation of Section 39 of the National Insurance Industrial Injuries Act, 1946; and whether she will make a statement.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe hon. Member is no doubt referring to the limitation of the right of appeal against provisional assessments. Progress has been made, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement. I would remind the hon. Member that any change would require legislation.
§ Mr. ProfumoCan the Minister tell the House the nature of the representations which were made to her by the Trades Union Congress in respect of the present operation of this Section of the Act?
§ Dr. SummerskillRepresentations were made along the lines the hon. Gentleman has suggested.