HC Deb 13 May 1932 vol 265 cc2323-4W
Mr. ROSBOTHAM

asked 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. YOUNG

Only 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.