§ Sir W. de FRECEasked the. Minister of Health whether he has any evidence that the increase in the expenditure on sickness and disablement benefit is in any way attributable to the administration of certain friendly societies and/or the laxity of doctors in the issuing of certificates; and, if so, what remedial action he is taking?
224Wcontributory pensions in England and Wales, I will have a statement prepared and forwarded to the hon. Member. As regards old age pensions under the Acts of 1908 to 1924 and the Blind Persons Act, a question should be addressed to the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.