HC Deb 01 February 1918 vol 101 cc2048-9

(2) In Sub-section (2) of the said Section, for the words "been in excess of the average expectation of sickness by more than ten per cent." there shall be substituted the words "been in excess of the amount of sickness which, in the opinion of the person holding the inquiry, would have occurred if there had been no default by any person or authority as aforesaid," and Sub-section (4) of the said Section shall be repealed.

Lords Amendments:

After the word "cent.," insert the words "and that such excess was in whole or in part due to any such cause as aforesaid the amount of any."—Agreed to.

After the word "aforesaid" ["any person or authority as aforesaid"], insert the words "the amount of that."—Agreed to.

After the word "and" ["and Sub-section (4)], insert the words "the words 'or such part thereof as aforesaid,' wherever those words occur in Sub-section (2) of the said Section, and."—Agreed to.