§ 55. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he will consider taking steps to bring unregistered friendly societies under compulsory registration?
§ Major ELLIOTThe registration of friendly societies has hitherto been voluntary, and a reversal of this principle involves difficult problems. The matter, however, is not being lost sight of, and if the hon. and gallant Member has in mind any particular instances of the activities of unregistered friendly societies, perhaps he would communicate on the subject with the Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies.