§ Mr. ROSBOTHAMasked the. Minister of Health how many approved societies have been obliged to reduce their benefits below the normal rates; and what is the number of insured persons they represent?
Sir H. YOUNGOnly one approved society in Great Britain, with a membership of about 34,000 insured persons, has been obliged to reduce its cash benefits below the normal statutory rates, the reduction being 1s. 6d. in the rate of disablement benefit for a period of five years.