HC Deb 14 October 1912 vol 42 cc789-90
25. Colonel BURN

asked what is the amount realised by the sale of insurance stamps in the Turriff and Fyvie districts of Aberdeenshire?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The information available as to the sale of insurance stamps in Scotland does not distinguish those sold in the two districts mentioned by the hon. Member.

Colonel BURN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a public meeting was recently held at Turriff to offer resistance to the operation of the Act, and at which the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the hon. Member for East Aberdeenshire were burned in effigy, and may I ask what steps the Government propose to take in order to enforce payments under the operations of the National Insurance Act?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I have no information that payment is not being made, nor as to the interesting proceedings mentioned by the hon. Gentleman.

Colonel BURN

I will send the right hon. Gentleman a report.

Sir J. D. REES

May I ask if this is an instance of the smooth working of the Act of which the Chancellor of the Exchequer spoke on Saturday night?