§ Sir JOHN BARRANasked the Secretary to the Treasury, with reference to Draft Order No. 1B, whether the classes of employed persons named in the Schedule are precluded from becoming insured or have the option to become voluntary contributors under the Act?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe persons in question, like other persons excluded from compulsory insurance, either by Special Order or under Part II. of the First1864W Schedule, will be entitled to become voluntary contributors, subject to the usual conditions.