§ Mr. R. DAVIESasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that officers of approved societies are complaining that blank health insurance cards for the 749W first half of 1936 were issued later this time than usual; and can he give any reason for the delay?
§ Sir K. WOODThe health insurance cards for the first half of 1936 were sent to Approved Societies at a rather later date than usual. On this occasion it was necessary to print not only 20 million cards, the form of which had been entirely recast, but also the same number of leaflets explaining to insured persons the important changes made by the amending Act recently passed.
§ Mr. G. GRIFFITHSasked the Minister of Health whether he is prepared to make arrangements for all diabetics who have run out of insurance benefit to be given insulin free without any means test?
§ Sir K. WOODI have no power to make such arrangements, but as the hon. Member is aware, local authorities are empowered to provide insulin for persons in need of it who are unable to purchase it out of their own resources.