HC Deb 07 December 1922 vol 159 cc1973-4
51. Mr. D. SOMERVILLE

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that the Federation of British Industries and the National Confederation of Employers are meeting this month to consider the whole question of insurance by industries and to report on it, he will reconsider his decision not to investigate and, if advisable, legislate on this proposal next year?

The PRIME MINISTER

While it is right that it should be investigated, I do not think such a proposal could be carried out except in normal times.