§ Mr. CHIOZZA MONEYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in view of the fact that many persons of a certain age have the right for a limited period, under the National Insurance Act, to become voluntary contributors for its benefits, and that 1087 these persons are in danger of being misled into thinking their option valueless and of not exercising it, whether he will cause official advertisements to be issued widely directing attention to the value of the option exercisable under the Act?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI realise the urgent necessity of bringing the value of this option to the notice of the persons affected. The Commission are endeavouring to make it as widely known as possible by means of lectures and by the preparation of pamphlets and leaflets.
§ Mr. CHIOZZA MONEYIn view of the great value of this option to the persons concerned, have they any remedy against those who are circulating statements urging them not to take up the option?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI do not know what the legal position would be in those circumstances, but I hope that before June every insured person will be in a position to obtain accurate information.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEDoes not the hon. Gentleman consider that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is sufficiently advertised without getting public money for it?
§ Mr. CASSELWill there be any remedy against persons who represent the benefits as being greater than they are?