§ 51. Mr. SIMMONDSasked the Minister of Labour whether he is in a position to make a statement regarding the possibility of granting a capital sum or an annuity from the Unemployment Insurance Fund to contributors whose claims have been small and who have ceased work on reaching an age of 65 or 70?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEADNo, Sir.
§ Mr. SIMMONDSCan my hon. and gallant Friend say whether this matter is being energetically investigated, particularly in view of the fact that a no-claims bonus is now a recognised feature of most forms of insurance?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEADThe point is one which has been brought to the notice of the Department at various times. I cannot go beyond the particular answer that I have given.
§ Mr. GEORGE GRIFFITHSIf a bonus is not given, will a reduction of the contributions paid by the employés be considered?