§ Sir K. Josephasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what administrative economy he estimates there would be if no sickness benefit were payable for sickness of seven days or less, and of 14 days or less duration, respectively.
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§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterNo precise estimate can be made, but if all periods of sickness had still to be recorded for purposes of crediting contributions and linking broken spells, the administrative economy might be of the order of £¼ million and £¾ million a year, respectively.