§ Mr. HARRY HOPEasked if those agricultural workmen in Scotland who at present receive six weeks' full wages if laid off work by sickness, without contributing anything, will be compelled to come under the National Insurance Bill, or will they have the option to remain as they are at present?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEAgricultural labourers will be compulsorily insured. I may point out that the new benefits to which they will acquire a right are likely to exceed considerably the value of the contributions for which they will become liable.