§ 19. Mr. GODFREY LOCKER-LAMPSONasked what the Scottish Commissioners were doing to hasten the decision of the Court relating to share fishermen; whether he is aware that inconvenience will arise when the decision is made in consequence of arrears now accruing in respect of persons whom the Court may decide to be compulsorily insurable, or in consequence of persons now paying contributions who the Court may decide are not compulsorily insurable; and that the invenience is being increased by the delay which has now extended over about twelve months?
Mr. BENNMy right hon. Friend is informed that no avoidable delay has taken place in this matter. Until, however, a decision has been given, the second and third parts of the hon. Member's question cannot arise.
§ Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONWill the contributions be refunded in the case of persons decided not to be insured?
Mr. BENNI think it would be better to wait until the decision of the Court is given before any further answer is made.