HC Deb 04 April 1933 vol 276 cc1591-2W
Sir R. ASKE

asked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the resolution passed at a conference of the north-eastern insurance committees, held on 10th March, 1933, to the effect that provision should be made for the continuation of the existing medical benefit to those insured persons whose right to such benefit will terminate on or after the end of the present year owing to prolonged unemployment; and whether he will consider introducing legislation to deal with this matter?

Sir HILTON YOUNG

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. This matter was very fully discussed when the amending National

who live in subsidised houses built by the authorities in question?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

No, Sir.