Mr. Jenkinsasked the Minister of Health (1) whether he proposes to make the necessary amendments to National Health Insurance law, so as to ensure that the State grant should be distributed so as to provide a greater degree of equality;
(2) whether he contemplates taking the necessary steps to bring about uniformity in the cash benefits to all members of approved societies;
(3) whether he proposes to take any steps to make dental and ophthalmic benefits available to members of all approved societies?
§ Mr. BernaysThe questions relate to matters of a highly controversial character, regarding which a deputation has been received within the last few days by 2489W my right hon. Friend and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland. While these matters are receiving careful consideration, I must point out that they involve fundamental changes in the system of administration of National Health Insurance through approved societies, and my right hon. Friend cannot give any undertaking with regard to the introduction of amending legislation.