Clause 1. — (Appointment and functions of Minister of Social Insurance.)

Part of Orders of the Day — Ministry of Social Insurance Bill – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 November 1944.

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Photo of Mr Aneurin Bevan Mr Aneurin Bevan , Ebbw Vale 12:00, 14 November 1944

Would it not be a dishonest thing to describe a piece of legislation designed as this is—and indeed the hon. Baronet who spoke on Second Reading, talked of it as an insurance scheme and not a social security scheme —as something which it is not? If it changes, then change the title, but if not, let us, meantime, have the reference right.