74. Mr. F. HALL (Dulwich)asked what will be the cost of administering the scheme drawn up by the National Health Commissioners for applying the provisions of Part I. of the National Insurance Act to casual labour; and if similar schemes have been framed for Scotland or Ireland?
Mr. BENNThe proposed scheme for the insurance of casual waterside labour in the Port of London will, if a formal demand is received, be the subject of a judicial inquiry under Section 19 of the Act of 1913, and pending such inquiry my right hon. Friend is not prepared to make any statement in regard to the details of the scheme.
Mr. F. HALLHas the hon. Gentleman considered the question as applying not only to waterside casual labour, but to casual labour generally? The question said nothing about waterside casual labour.
Mr. BENNThis question applies to the Special Order which has been promulgated with which an inquiry will be held.