– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 December 1964.
Resolution reported,That, for the purposes of any Act of the present Session to amend the provisions as to contributions (other than graduated contributions) and benefits under the National Insurance Acts 1946 to 1964 and the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Acts 1946 to 1964, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of moneys provided by Parliament—
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