§ 67. Mr. TOUCHEasked whether the National Insurance Commissioners have considered the case of the hundreds of snow-sweepers who are employed by the Metropolitan borough councils, often only for half a day, when there is a fall of snow; and what decision has been come to as to whether they must be insured?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNSuch persons, like other casual labourers, are employed within the meaning of the National Insurance Act, and the contributions are payable in respect of them by the employing authority, subject to the usual conditions.