Mr. WORTHINGTON-EVANSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number 2259W of registered friendly societies and branches of friendly societies existing on the 4th May, 1911; and the number of friendly societies and branches of friendly societies which have become approved or have established State sections under the National Insurance Act?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe number of registered friendly societies and branches existing on 4th May, 1911, was 27,458. Up to 31st July, 1912, 19,589 registered friendly societies and branches, or separate sections thereof, have been approved.