§ 66. Mr. GINNELLasked if the right hon. Gentleman will say when and under what name the London and Provincial Approved Society was registered under the Friendly Societies Acts; when and under what name it applied for approval under the National Insurance Act; and whether that society is allowed to operate pending the result of the inquiries regarding it?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe London and Provincial Approved Society is not registered under the Friendly Societies Act. On 20th May, 1912, an application was received for the approval of a separate section of the London and Provincial Assurance Company, Limited, to be known, if and when approved, by the name of the London and Provincial Approved Society. This society was approved on 7th June, 1912, and has since that date been, and is still, carrying on the business of an approved society under the National Insurance Act.
§ Mr. GINNELLIs it not a fact that they are calling themselves an approved society under the Act?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI have no knowledge of that fact. They certainly are not registered as an approved society unless they have been approved.