§ Mr. MORRELLasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention has been called to the action of certain well-known insurance companies in refusing to extend credit to the holders of small life policies who are at present unable to continue payments in consequence of the War; whether he is aware that unless something is done to prevent the lapse of these policies, a great hardship will be inflicted on many thousands of innocent persons; and will he say what action the Government propose to take?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd George)That is a matter which we are considering at the present moment.
§ Mr. MORRELLCan my right hon. Friend say when he will be able to give a reply—on Monday?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI have to inquire of the insurance companies first before I can possibly come to a decision, and that will take a few days I am afraid.
§ Mr. MORRELLBefore the end of the Session?