§ 2. Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Minister of Social Security, as she has disallowed the claim for sickness benefit from Mr. S. H. Langford, of 32 Abbey Foregate, relating to his contribution record for the year ended 5th June, 1966, and as the appropriate contribution card, signed by Mr. Langford, who has been an insured person for 40 years, was deposited in the receiving box on the gate of her office in Shrewsbury by Mrs. Langford, what form of acknowledgment is sent on receipt of completed cards.
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Social Security (Mr. Norman Pentland)When a stamped card is sent in for exchange, a new card issued at the time of the exchange is accepted as sufficient evidence of the surrender of the expired card, but an official receipt is issued if requested. I have written to the hon. Member about the individual case.
§ Sir J. Langford-HoltWill the hon. Gentleman accept my thanks for having reached a sensible decision on this case?
§ Mr. PentlandThank you very much.