HC Deb 12 May 1969 vol 783 c151W
29. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what, under his regulations, is the length of time which sickness and other benefit drafts are valid from the date of issue.

Mr. Ennals

Regulations made under the recent National Insurance Act extend the period for cashing instruments of payment to twelve months, with a further extension where there is good cause for failure to cash within that period.