HC Deb 23 February 1916 vol 80 cc711-2W
Mr. GINNELL

asked the Comptroller of the Household, as representing the National Health Insurance Commissioners, if he will state the total amount paid under the National Insurance Act in Ireland by employers, employed, and the State, respectively; the total cost of administration; and the total amount of benefits paid from the introduction of the Act to the latest date for which these figures are available?

Mr. ROBERTS

I would refer the hon. Member to the National Health Insurance Fund Accounts for the period 15th July, 1912, to 11th January, 1914; the Appropriation Accounts for the years ending on the 31st March, 1912, 1913, and 1914; and the estimates for the current financial year, which contain such precise information as is available on the points raised in the question.