§ Mr. WATTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the umpire appointed under the unemployment part of the National Insurance Act has given his decisions in the ten sets of trades submitted to his consideration; if so, will he say what trades have been held liable to pay contributions; if not, when may the decisions be expected?
Mr. BUXTONI assume that my hon. Friend refers to the ten applications made to the umpire, of which notice is given in the Board of Trade "Labour Gazette" for April, 1912. With reference to No. 7 of these applications, the Board have been informed by the umpire that he has decided that contributions are not payable by persons engaged in the manufacture of rubber tyres for motor cycles and other vehicles. I understand that decisions on the other questions referred to may be expected shortly.