§ 25. Colonel YATEasked whether persons employed in willow peeling and buffing, who are only employed for a few hours in the week and then only during a few months in the year, may be classed as in subsidiary and not in casual employment for the purposes of the National Insurance Act?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe information at present in the possession of the Commissioners does not confirm the view that this employment is subsidiary rather than casual, but they are prepared to give careful consideration to any representations that may be made to them on the subject.
§ Colonel YATEMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he is aware that willow growers are compelled at present to dispense with the services of a large number 1719 of these men employed in peeling and buffing, and that this is causing a great deal of distress in the district?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI have had no representation on the subject at all, but in any case in which a request is made that the employment should be classed as subsidiary -we like to know the reason; and, if the hon. Gentleman has any Reason, we should like to have it.