§ Mr. CLYNESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that since a promise was given on 16th June to representatives of midwives that a date would be fixed for an interview with such representatives several communications, from 21st June to 7th July, have been sent to his Department by the National Association of Midwives asking for the interview, and that no answer has been received; and whether he can give an assurance of an early interview to hear the view of a section so closely affected by the National Insurance Bill?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEMy right hon. Friend regrets that, owing to the great pressure on his time, he has not yet been able to arrange for an interview. He hopes to do so before Clause 16 is reached in Committee.