HC Deb 10 February 1913 vol 48 c466
23. Mr. FREDERICK HALL (Dulwich)

asked under what Section of the National Insurance Act the Commissioners hold that seamen on British-owned ships engaged in the Australian coastal trade and: registered in Australian ports only come within the scope of the Act when the owner or, if there were more than one owner, the managing owner or manager resided or had his principal place or business in the United Kingdom?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The relevant portions of the Act are Sections 48 (3) and Part I. (b) of the First Schedule.

Mr. F. HALL

May I ask whether the men do not pay any contribution, because they would not get any benefits under the Act?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I do not think that arises out of the question. The hon. Member has asked me to refer to Sections of the Act which lay down certain conditions.