HC Deb 16 March 1948 vol 448 cc225-6W
Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the President of the Board of Trade on what date discussions were begun for the conclusion

RATES FOR TOTAL INCAPACITY.
— Workmen's Compensation Act; Industrial Injuries Act, 1946.
1st 13 weeks After 13 weeks. Injury Benefit 1st 26 weeks. Disablement Benefit
Basic maximum rate (See note 1) Maximum rates with unemployability supplement.
Maximum. Maximum:
Single man or woman 35s. 40s. 45s. 45s. 65s.
Single man or woman with adult dependant 35s. 40s. 61s. 45s. 81s.
Married man 40s. 50s. 61s. 45s. 81s.
Married man with child 45s. 55s. 68s. 6d. 45s. 88s. 6d

NOTES:—

1. Sickness benefit (including allowances for one adult and one child) under the National Insurance Act is, subject to certain conditions, payable to an industrial pensioner during periods of incapacity if an unemployability supplement is not in payment.

2. A constant attendance allowance of up to 40s. a week may be paid to a person with maximum pension.

3. If the accident is fatal the scheme provides pension allowances or gratuities for certain prescribed dependants as compared with a lump sum (maximum £400 or £700 if there are children) under the Workmen's Compensation Acts.

of a new trade agreement with Belgium to replace the one which expired on 31st December, 1947.

Mr. Bottomley

Discussions covering both trade and finance were begun on 1st December last.

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