HC Deb 27 February 1912 vol 34 cc1196-7
Mr. CHARLES DUNCAN

asked the President of the Board of Trade what action had been taken by the Board, if any, with regard to causing the formation of the Seamen's National Insurance Society as provided for in Section 48, Subsection (4), of the National Insurance Act, 1911; and if he could state what action had been taken by the Board, if any, with reference to the preparation of the scheme for the constitution of the committee of management of the Seamen's National Insurance Society as provided for in Section 48, Sub-section (5), of the National Insurance Act, 1911?

Mr. J. M. ROBERTSON

The Board of Trade have appointed a small Departmental Committee to advise as to the action to be taken by them under Sub-sections (4) and (5) of Section 48 of the National Insurance Act, 1911, and they understand that this Committee will submit its Report at an early date.