§ 12 and 13. Mr. Errollasked the Minister of National Insurance (1) if he will extend the period after the birth of a child during which maternity grant and attendance allowance can be claimed;
(2) to what extent his Department has benefited through the forfeiture of maternity grant and attendance allowance due to late claiming.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsIt would not be practicable to collect the information asked for about late claims for maternity benefits. As a result of experience gained in the administration of these claims, the time limits for claiming have been substantially extended. A month after the birth is now allowed for claiming attendance allowance, and three months for maternity grant, with an extension to six months in both cases where good cause for the delay is shown. The new time limits have been given extensive publicity.