§ 43. Sir RICHARD COOPERasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether F. J. Long, a draper, of Market Square, Lichfield, has been illegally deducting under the National Insurance Act sums from the wages of Florence Palmer, an assistant 1797 in his shop, whose remuneration did not include board and lodging and did not exceed 1s. 6d. per working day; and, if so, whether he proposes to take any steps in the matter?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)Mr. right hon. Friend has made inquiry into this case, and finds the facts to be as stated by the hon. Member. He is satisfied, however, that the irregularity arose from a mistake as to the employed person's age. He understands that her whereabouts are not at present known, but every effort is being made to trace her and to repay her the amount of the excessive deductions.