§ 67. Mr. MUNROasked whether doubt exists as to the liability of certain types of share fishermen in Scotland to pay contributions under the National Insurance Act, and that in consequence difficulty has arisen in connection with the administration of the Act; and whether, in these circumstances, the Secretary to the Treasury will take steps to obtain a decision of the Court of session on the subject by means of the machinery provided by the Act for that purpose?
§ Mr. MASTERMANYes, sir. I am informed by the Scottish Insurance Commissioners that there is some uncertainty in a few areas as to whether particular classes of share fishermen are employed within the meaning of the Insurance Act, and they are now taking steps under section 66 (1) (iii.) to obtain the decision of the Court of session as suggested by my hon. Friend.