§ Mr. M'GHEEasked the Secretary to the Treasury what action is being taken to ensure that all the employers' contributions payable by shipowners in respect of Lascars and foreign seamen, who are not themselves insured persons under the National Insurance Act, are being properly and fully accounted for; and what steps are being taken when crews are being paid off to record the number of Lascars and foreigners for whom shipowners are required to pay contributions?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe necessary arrangements have been made to secure returns from shipowners concerned. Payment will be made in cash, and not by means of stamps and cards.