§ Mr. N. Macphersonasked the Minister of National Insurance what provision his regulations make for payment for loss of time to persons insured under the National Insurance Scheme who have to attend for medical treatment at a hospital at weekly or other regular intervals and, in consequence, lose a day's work each time.
§ Mr. SteeleThe National Insurance Act contains no power to make regulations for the purposes mentioned by the hon. Member. As regards Industrial Injuries the regulations provide that any claimant or beneficiary who is directed by the Minister to undergo medical treatment may be paid travelling or other allowances, including compensation for loss of remunerative time.