15. Major HOPEasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether all the new Scottish insurance committees to be appointed or elected, in accordance with Regulations, No. 22, of the Scottish Insurance Commissioners, in place of the present provisional committees, will be constituted by the 15th July, 1913, or any earlier date?
Mr. ROBERTSONYes, Sir. The insurance committees referred to will be constituted by 14th July next at the latest.
Major HOPEWill the right hon. Gentleman advise the provisional insurance committees not to conclude contracts for medical benefits which are pending for periods long beyond their term of office, especially in cases where it is proposed to make—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat question does not arise out of the answer.