§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is now able to communicate to the House the names and salaries of the Scottish, Irish, and Welsh Insurance Commissioners, respectively?
§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether, in view of the fact that the House is being asked to finally part with the control of this Bill to-night, he cannot see his way to give the House information in regard to the salaries?
§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONWill the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that an answer will be forthcoming?
§ Viscount CASTLEREAGHAre we likely to obtain the information before the House rises?
§ Sir FREDERICK CAWLEYasked whether a circular will be issued by the Insurance Commissioners making it plain that nomination or recommendation by Members of Parliament is neither necessary nor useful for securing posts to work the National Insurance Bill?
Mr. McKINNON WOODI shall be pleased to communicate my hon. Friend's suggestion to the Insurance Commissioners.
§ Mr. DOUGLAS HALLasked whether it is intended that the Insurance Commissioners shall only act by a quorum; and, if so, what is to be the number of the quorum?
Mr. McKINNON WOODI am not prepared at the present time to give a specific reply to this question, which will receive careful consideration in connection with the formal appointment of the several Commissions when the Bill passes into law.
§ Mr. DOUGLAS HALLAre we to understand it will be possible for one man to administer these enormous powers under the National Insurance Act?