§ Mr. CLYNESasked whether the right hon. Gentleman's attention has been drawn to a circular issued to employés of the British Westinghouse Electric Company, Manchester, and signed by foremen of various departments, recommending their workmen to organise a branch of an approved society, and advising them not to promise to join any other society; whether such action on the part of large firms was contemplated under the National Insurance Bill; and whether, as such action is prejudicial to the interests of workmen, friendly societies, and trade unions, he proposes to take any steps in the matter?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe interests of workmen who wish to belong to friendly societies and trade unions are sufficiently protected by Clause 24 of the Bill.