HC Deb 16 January 1913 vol 46 c2255
67. Mr. HUGH BARRIE

asked whether the right hon. Gentleman will state the number of assured persons in the counties of Antrim and Derry?

Mr. MASTERMAN

It will not be possible to state the number of insured persons in particular counties until all the cards have come in from the societies and have been scheduled.

Mr. BARRIE

Is that delay avoidable?

Mr. MASTERMAN

Oh, no. It is entirely unavoidable. I am only too anxious to get these figures out as soon as I can.

Mr. HEWINS

Has the right hon. Gentleman not got the figures up to date?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I gave the figures up to date the other day, but a considerable number of cards have not come in yet from the approved societies.