HC Deb 28 January 1913 vol 47 cc1165-6
77. Mr. C. BATHURST

asked the Secretary to the Treasury if he is aware that there are a number of bank agents in the country whose work as such does not exceed one or, in some cases, two hours a day once or twice in the week while the agencies are open; that their remuneration for such work would be at a lower rate than £160 per annum if they were employed in whole-time service, but that their income from their concurrent and regular businesses and professions is often considerable, sometimes exceeding £l,000 a year; and whether, under these circumstances, he will include such agents among those obtaining a certificate of exemption under the National Health (Subsidiary Employments) Order, 1912 (No. 1)?

Mr MASTERMAN

No cases of the kind referred to have been brought to my notice, and no application for exception has been received.

Mr. C. BATHURST

If any such cases are brought to the right hon. Gentleman's notice, will he exempt them from the operation of the Insurance Act?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I will certainly bring them before the notice of the Commissioners with a view to possible action.