62 and 63. Mr. WORTHINGTON-EVANSasked (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- 1328 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-EVANSCan 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?