§ Mr. JAMES HOGGEasked the Secretary to the Treasury (1) what sums have been advanced up to the 15th July last by the Scottish Insurance Commissioners to approved societies in Scotland for the payment of sickness benefit, maternity benefit, and cost of administration, respectively; what are the corresponding figures relating to deposit contributions in Scotland; and (2) what sums have been advanced up to the 15th July last by the Scottish Insurance Commissioners to insurance committees in Scotland for administration expenses, medical benefit, and sanatorium benefit, respectively?
Mr. M ASTERMANThe sums advanced by the Scottish Commissioners up to the 15th ultimo to approved societies and insurance committees, respectively, were £710,604, of which £446,810 was for benefits, and £263,794 for administration, and £322,992. The amount paid in respect of claims by deposit contributors up to the same date was £377 in sickness and £85 in maternity benefit. The remaining particulars for which my hon. Friend asks are not separately available.