HC Deb 24 June 1947 vol 439 cc37-8W
89. Mr. Digby

asked the Minister of National Insurance what progress is being made with the setting up of local National Insurance offices throughout the country; and how many will be in existence by 5th July, 1948.

Mr. Steele

The number of local offices so far secured is in the neighbourhood of 600. The search for premises in the remaining places, some of which are towns of considerable size, is being vigorously pursued.