112. Mr. Wakefieldasked the Minister of Health what is the maximum rate of lost time payment to members of health service committees; and how this rate compares with the maximum rates admissible to members of Ministry of Labour and Ministry of National Insurance committees.
§ Mr. BlenkinsopThe maximum allowance for loss of earnings or additional payments for members of hospital authorities, executive councils and certain other bodies in the National Health Service is 20s. a day. I am informed that the comparable allowance for members of Ministry of Labour and Ministry of National Insurance committees is 25s.