HC Deb 01 February 1918 vol 101 c2050

Section seventeen of the National Insurance Act, 1913, which empowers the Insurance Commissioners to authorise variations in rules of approved societies rendered necessary by the passing of that Act, shall have effect as if the reference therein to Amendments rendered necessary by the passing of that Act included a reference to variations or Amendments rendered necessary by the passing of this Act.

Lords Amendment:

At the end of the Clause, add the words "and to any variations or Amendments required to secure that no insured person who is suffering from any form of venereal disease shall, on the ground that the disease is or may have been due to misconduct, be deprived of any sickness or disablement benefit to which he would otherwise have been entitled."

Mr. SPEAKER

This also is a privilege Amendment. It admits a new class of person to benefits under the Act, namely, those suffering from venereal disease, who were not formerly admissible. Therefore, it adds to the number who benefit under the Act. Of course, it is open to the House to waive its privilege.

Sir E. CORNWALL

I beg to move, "That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment."

Mr. SPEAKER

A special entry will be made.

Lords Amendment:

After Clause 46, insert