§ 35. Mr. B. SMITHasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that porters employed in hospitals do not come within the scope of the Unemployment. Insurance Act; and whether he will consider bringing them under the Act at an early date?
§ Mr. SHAWIt has been held by the High Court that employment as a hospital porter is employment in domestic service, and that, accordingly, hospital porters do not come within the scope of the Unemployment Insurance Acts. I do not see my way to bring domestic service within the scope of the Acts.
§ Mr. SMITHIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that these men are a fluctuating body, and when they leave the hospitals they are denied the fruits of the Act?
§ Mr. SHAWI can only repeat that the High Court has determined the matter, and I cannot interfere with its decision.
§ Lieut.-Colonel Sir J. NALLIf these men are excluded from the Act, is it not a fact that they do not pay any contribution?