HC Deb 03 July 1930 vol 240 c2144
65. Sir BASIL PETO

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether, in view of the exceptional industrial depression and consequent unemployment, the Government will introduce legislation providing that industrial policies shall not be lapsed unless the total amount of arrears exceeds the cash surrender value of the policy?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I regret that I cannot accept this suggestion.

Sir B. PETO

Will not the hon. Gentleman at, any rate consider the question, in view of the very great hardship entailed on those who are suffering from unemployment?

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