§ Sir R. ASKEasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that in Newcastle-on-Tyne payment of maternity benefit is often not paid until a fortnight after the date of claim; and whether he can take any measures to avoid delay in payment?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI am not aware of the delay in payment of maternity benefit to which my hon. Friend refers, but if he will supply me with particulars of any cases of which he has knowledge I will have them investigated.