HC Deb 02 December 1912 vol 44 cc1862-3
35. Mr. WILLIAM THORNE

asked the Secretary to the Treasury if he is aware that Messrs. Letten Brothers, trawl owners, Grimsby, are making their third hands pay 4d. per week, under Part I. of the National Insurance Act instead of 3d. during the time that they are fishing in the Firth of Pentland; and if, in view of the provisions of the Act, he intends taking action in the matter?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Masterman)

I have no information in regard to the action taken by this firm, and am not aware of the grounds on which my hon. Friend suggests that 3d., and not 4d., is the correct rate of deduction in the circumstances mentioned. If, however, he has any information which would seem to show that the employé's share of the contribution is properly 3d. I shall be happy to inquire into the matter and give him an answer.