HC Deb 02 June 1913 vol 53 c577
43. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Secretary to the Treasury if he will state when he proposes to issue the forms of application for refund under Section 94 of the National Insurance Act; and whether he is aware that the delay in issue is causing inconvenience to large employers of labour?

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

An explanatory memorandum is about to be issued, stating the particulars that will be required from employers applying for refunds under Section 94. Copies of this memorandum and forms of application will shortly be obtainable at Labour Exchanges and other local offices of the Unemployment Fund. As these applications cannot be made before 15th July, I do not think that the inconvenience apprehended by the hon. Member will arise.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Does the hon. Member merely mean that they will be issued, and is he aware that the same answer has been given now for the past twelve months?

Mr. ROBERTSON

I do not see how the answer could have been given for the past twelve months under the Act.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Is the hon. Member aware that twelve months ago it was stated that this matter was under consideration?

Mr. ROBERTSON

That can scarcely so in regard to refund application forms.