§ Dame Joan Vickersasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will seek to provide that the maternity grant of £25 be received as of right by all mothers irrespective of their National Insurance contributions.
§ Mr. EnnalsNo. Maternity grant is one of the insurance benefits and as such can be paid only provided the necessary contribution conditions are satisfied. These may be satisfied on the insurance of either the mother or a husband.