§ Mr. GINNELLasked the Secretary to the Treasury if he will state for England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, respectively, the total number of persons insured under the National Insurance Act; the amount of the Insurance Fund; the amount paid in benefits; and the amount accumulated for future benefits and reserve?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNThe information asked for by the hon. Member is given, as far as possible, in the following statement. It should, however, be pointed out that the actual amount of benefits paid cannot be ascertained until audited returns have been received from the societies and branches (some 20,000) and insurance committees responsible for administering the benefits:—
— England. Scotland. Ireland. Wales. United Kingdom. Total No. of Insured Persons 10,846,700 1,492,000 720,000 700,700 13,759,400 Total Receipts of the National £ £ £ £ £ Health Insurance Fund to 31st December, 1913 26,661,000 3,688,000 1,335,000 1,740,000 33,424,000 Total Amounts issued by Commissioners to Societies, Committees, etc., for provision of benefits to 31st December, 1913 10,350,400 1,411,300 456,400 708,000 12,926,100 Amount accumulated for future benefits and reserve as at 31st December, 1913 (including current balances in National Health Insurance Fund, but not including current balances in bands of Societies and Committees) 13,248,600 1,848,700 663,600 810,000 16,570,900