HC Deb 11 July 1946 vol 425 cc582-3
74. Mr. Logan

asked the Minister of National Insurance if he is now able to state what will be the position of employees of the administrative staffs of approved societies not taken over by his Department; whether the committee set up by the Minister to deal with this problem has reported to him; and if it is still his intention to compensate administrative staffs if not taken over by the State.

Mr. J. Griffiths

As regards the first and last parts of the Question, power to pay compensation to displaced officers of approved societies upon conditions to be embodied in Regulations is contained in Clause 67 of the National Insurance Bill. The general manner in which, subject to the approval of Parliament, the Government propose to exercise these powers was discussed during consideration of the Bill by Standing Committee A, and I would refer my hon. Friend to the OFFICIAL REPORT of the 13th day's proceedings of that Committee. As regards the second part of the Question the Committee has not yet made a report.