§ Sir WILLIAM BULLasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has considered the compulsory deductions from workmen's wages contemplated by the National Insurance Bill in relation to the Truck Acts; and whether any repeal or modification of any part of these Acts-will be required as complementary to the State Insurance Bill?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. Section 24 of the Truck Act, 1831, expressly authorises an employer to deduct from wages advances made for the purpose of paying contributions to friendly societies. But in order to avoid any possible obscurity or misunderstanding, express provisions have been inserted in paragraph 2 of the Third Schedule and Clause 61 (3).