§ Mr. FELLasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he will print the Amendments to the National Insurance Bill he proposes to move and on which the discussion now proceeding so largely depends?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe hon. Member will find certain proposals of the Government already printed as Amendments to Clauses 14, 41, 42, 43. I will have all Government Amendments printed as early as practicable.
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI quite agree it is desirable to put these Amendments down as soon as possible. I will see that they are put down either to-night or to-morrow.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTIn view of the importance of the matter and the general interest in it, will the right hon. Gentleman put down his new Clause with regard to temporary sickness as soon as possible?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThis, as the hon. Gentleman knows, is a very debatable matter, and I have invited an expression of opinion before the Clause is framed. I think the hon. Gentleman has our suggestions in his own possession.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTNo.
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI am sorry, but they are available. I should rather like, before I put down the Clause finally, to have the opinions of hon. Members specially interested.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTAnd when they are forthcoming, will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to make them public?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGECertainly.