HC Deb 07 July 1914 vol 64 c870
18. Lord NINIAN CRICHTON-STUART

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number of persons now employed in an unestablished capacity in the office of the Welsh Insurance Commissioners; and whether it is intended to retain such persons with a view to permanent employment?

Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)

The figure for which the Noble Lord asks is 77; no statement can be made in regard to the second part of the question until the permanent needs of the Department have been ascertained.

Lord N. CRICHTON-STUART

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when it will be ascertained?

Mr. BENN

It is most important to consider the six months' contribution cards and we have to see how the system works.