§ Mr. Channonasked the Minister of National Insurance when the valuation of approved societies, which has been postponed by his Department for the period of the war, is to be carried out; and whether, in the meantime, action will be taken to enable societies which do not grant dental and optical benefits to do so.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsIt is impracticable to resume valuations at present, and it is the1606W Government's intention to introduce later this Session Measures to provide comprehensive insurance and health services which will make unnecessary the extension of treatment benefits on the lines suggested.