§ Mr. HICKS BEACHasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has communicated with friendly societies working under the Holloway principles in reference to his proposed scheme of invalidity insurance; and, if he has not yet done so, whether he will obtain the views of these societies on his proposals before the final form is decided upon by the Government?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. I can assure the hon. Member that ample opportunity will be given to all persons interested to make representations to the Government before their proposals are definitely formulated.