§ Mr. Stewardasked the Minister of National Insurance if he is aware that in many cases there is insufficient knowledge of the time-limit required when applying for sick benefit and other benefits under his regulations; and if he will consider extending the time allowed for application for these benefits.
§ Mr. PeakeThe National Insurance Advisory Committee were asked by my predecessor to examine the whole subject of time-limits in relation to claims 13W for benefits under the National Insurance Acts. I have just received a copy of their report and am making arrangements to publish it immediately.