§ 20. Mr. BRIDGEMANasked if the Joint Committee have received a deputation from the Manchester Unity pointing out the inconvenience caused by Section 83 (3) of the National Insurance Act to border societies; and what action the Joint Committee propose to take in the matter?
§ Mr. MASTERMANA deputation has been received and valuable information has been given to the Commissioners which will be of service to them in framing regulations under Section 83 (3).
§ Mr. JOHN WARDIs there any prospect of the Commissioners being able to get over this difficulty by regulation, or will an amending Act be necessary?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe Commissioners have great hopes that they will be able to get over the hardship by means of regulations.
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANWill it be possible to indicate to the societies affected that they will be allowed for one year to remain undivided?
§ Mr. MASTERMANSeveral alternatives are under consideration.