HC Deb 15 November 1911 vol 31 c353
Mr. CHARLES BATHURST

asked if the right hon. Gentleman will state to what date it is now proposed to defer the commencement of the National Insurance Bill after becoming an Act of Parliament?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I am not in a position at present to give a definite date. There are many considerations that have to be taken into account.

Mr. C. BATHURST

Does the right hon. Gentleman realise that it is most necessary in country districts to have time to arrange the grouping of the societies?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

Yes, I quite recognise that.