§ 25. Captain PLUGGEasked the Minister of Labour whether the introduction of unemployment insurance for agricultural workers is working smoothly; whether contributions are being paid without question; and whether any unanticipated difficulties have been encountered?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEADThe unemployment insurance scheme for agriculture has started well and I have no reason to believe that in general the contributions are not being paid. Some temporary difficulty is being experienced in certain areas in giving full effect to the provisions relating to the refunds of contributions in cases of long hirings, but I hope that this will soon be resolved.
§ Mr. HOLLANDCan the Minister say whether the difficulties come from the men or from the employers?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEADIt is what you might call a common difficulty.