HC Deb 14 March 1918 vol 104 c481
58. Mr. BYRNE

asked the Minister of Labour if he will take steps to speed up the inquiry into the conditions of industrial insurance agents?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Bridgeman)

The inquiry is proceeding as rapidly as can be expected from its complicated character.

Mr. BYRNE

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that it is twelve months now since a Committee recommended the investigation of the case of these men, and that they are suffering considerable hardship owing to the delay?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

The Committee was not appointed many weeks ago, and in order to arrive at a just conclusion a very large number of considerations have to be taken into account. There are a large number of companies, there are varying conditions among the different companies, and there are many other questions that arise.

Mr. BYRNE

When does the hon. Gentleman expect the Report of the Committee?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I cannot say.