§ 116. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Minister of National Insurance if he is aware that the rate of sickness benefit payable to married women is 16s. per week; and whether he will consider introducing amending legislation to raise this to 26s. per week.
§ Mr. PeakeI am aware that the National Insurance Act provides a special rate of sickness benefit for married women, but I see no reason for altering this arrangement.