HC Deb 20 January 1913 vol 47 c21
30. Major HOPE

asked whether it was the intention of the Government to make Clause 109 of the National Insurance Act applicable to Scotland by the Government Amendment leaving out the original limiting words "in England," which was carried on the Report stage of the Bill on 1st December, 1911?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The answer is in the negative. Section 109 of the Act does not apply to Scotland.

Mr. CASSEL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that during the Committee stage of the Bill I pointed out the Section did not apply to Scotland, the Government acceded to my argument and stated that on the Report stage they would introduce an Amendment to make it applicable to Scotland? They did, in fact, introduce an Amendment on Report stage, but we were not allowed to discuss it.

Mr. MASTERMAN

I was not aware of that fact. I can find no statement such as that the hon. Gentleman says we made, but I will gladly look it up.

Mr. CASSEL

Perhaps the right hon. Gentleman will allow me to give him the reference?

Mr. MASTERMAN

Yes, I shall be very glad if the hon. Gentleman will give me the reference.