§ Mr. Ecclesasked the Minister of National Insurance the number of persons drawing industrial disability pensions as at 31st March, 1948, and the cost of such pensions excluding allowances for wives and children.
§ Mr. SteeleThe National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Act does not come into operation until 5th July, 1948. But if the hon. Member has in mind payments under the Workmen's Compensation Acts, I regret the information is not available.