HC Deb 09 August 1911 vol 29 c1138
Major STANLEY

asked whether officers in the Army who have no private means and whose pay is less than £160 per annum will be compulsorily insured under the National Insurance Bill?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

The answer is in the negative.

MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

Seeing that these officers at out-stations are already entitled to ½d. per diem for medical attendance, will the right hon. Gentleman not allow them to have full benefit for supply of medicine at ½d. per week, thus making up the sum of 4d. as required by the Bill?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

That is a question that I would rather consider when we come to the Clause dealing with the Army.

Major STANLEY

Will the officers be allowed to come in voluntarily?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

I should not like to answer that without notice. If the hon. Member will be good enough to give notice I will certainly consider it.