§ 72. Mr. BARNESasked the President of the Board of Trade if he has any knowledge of the circumstances under which the books for the unemployed section of the National Insurance Act have been held up by the Caledonian Railway Company in the western division of their system; if he will ascertain why the books were refused by the company nine months ago; and if arrangements can be made to bring the men into immediate benefit?
The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Robertson)Some complaints have been received to the effect that the company referred to have not paid contributions in respect of certain classes of their workmen stated to be following insured trades, and the question of their liability to pay contributions in respect of these workmen is, at present, under consideration by the Umpire. Action in accordance with the Umpire's decision will be taken as soon as that decision is given, which I understand will probably be within a few days.
§ Mr. BARNESWill it be made retrospective?