§ 14. Mr. ANDERSONasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that, in view of the forthcoming inquiry into a war bonus for insurance agents, the Prudential Assurance Company have called a meeting of superintendents in London with a view to the discussion and possible settlement of the question of a war bonus for their employés; whether by this means they will be able to get clear of the inquiry and the production of books; and whether any settlement 1933 reached with other companies as to the payment of arrears will also hold good in respect of the Prudential Assurance Company?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANIn answer to the first part of the question, I am informed that the annual meeting of the superintendents of this company will be held on the first Thursday in March, in accordance with the practice existing over many years. I understand that this meeting is not called to discuss the question of a war bonus, and it is not contemplated that any particular reference will be made to the matter at the meeting. The other parts of the question do not arise.