HC Deb 29 January 1913 vol 47 cc1327-8
62 and 63. Mr. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

asked (1) whether the bricklayers and joiners employed at the Vine Works, Orr's Zinc White Paint Works, Widnes, are insured under Part II. of the National Insurance Act; and, if not, whether the Umpire has given any decisions in these cases; what is the name of the firm or company employ- ing these men; and have any letters or communications passed between the Board of Trade and the employers concerning the inclusion or exclusion of these men; and (2) whether the boilermakers, blacksmiths, bricklayers, and stonemasons employed at Deacon's Works, Widnes, are insured under Part II. of the National Insurance Act; and, if not, whether the Umpire has given decisions in the cases of these men and what is the name of the firm or company employing these men; and have any letters or communications passed between the Board of Trade and the employers concerning the inclusion or exclusion of these men?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Robertson)

I am making inquiries into the points raised in the hon. Member's two questions, and will communicate the results to him as soon as they are available.

Mr. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether any communications have taken place between the employers and the Board of Trade already, and what are the names of the employers?

Mr. ROBERTSON

I cannot answer that without further inquiry.