Maternity Benefits in the UK's National Insurance Act of 1946

Original Parlement Printing for the maternity benefits in the UK's historic National Insurance Act fo 1946. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1952. 9.5" x 6" inches. 40 pages. Original blue wrappers. This pamphlet covers the specific characteristics of the maternity provisions within the National Insurance Act. It covers the policies such as the maternity grant, pre-natal grants, attendance allowance, maternity allowance, and benefits for those confined to home or hospital. The National Insurance Act 1946 was a British Act of Parliament passed during the Attlee ministry which established a comprehensive system of social security throughout the United Kingdom. Mothers were to be entitled to an allowance (of 18 weeks) for each child as well as a lump sum when the child was born." It is designed deliberately to encourage a mother who is working to stay away from work both before and after her confinement." Overall in very good condition.

Item #17506

Price: $185.00