HC Deb 23 October 1958 vol 592 c255W
Mr. Benn

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when the Government of Aden intend to introduce a social insurance scheme in Aden; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The Governor of Aden does not intend at present to introduce a social insurance scheme in the Colony, in view of the high cost, and of difficulties caused by the high proportion of migrant labour. Existing social services include a free medical and hospital service. There is also a Workman's Compensation Ordinance and most of the leading employers in the Colony have pension or provident fund schemes.

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