HC Deb 01 August 1912 vol 41 c2251
41. Mr. RENDALL

asked if a married woman, maintained by her husband, who has a regular job of charing two days a week is an employed person within the meaning of the National Insurance Act?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The woman referred to is an employed contributor unless she obtains a certificate of exemption, e.g., on the ground that she is ordinarily and mainly dependent on her husband. Form of application for such certificate may be obtained at post offices.

Mr. LANSBURY

Would a woman, under the same conditions, not having a husband to maintain her, be entitled to exemption?

Mr. MASTERMAN

She would require to be under the same conditions, and if a married woman engaged two days a week, she would be an employed contributor.