§ Mr. DUKEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether means will be taken by regulations, or otherwise, under the National Insurance Bill to prevent liability to penalties on the part of employers and workmen pending the decision by umpire of questions which may be raised under Section 85, Sub-section (1) (b), of that Bill reasonably soon before the coming into operation of the Bill as an Act, and to ensure that moneys paid in error by employers or workmen pending the decision of such questions by umpire shall be refunded?
Mr. BUXTONI have been asked by my right hon. Friend to answer this question. Regulations under Clause 85 (1) (b), covering the points mentioned by the hon. Member, will be issued as soon as possible after the passing of the Bill. The refund of contributions paid in error will be dealt with by regulations under Clause 94 (2).