HC Deb 13 August 1913 vol 56 cc2513-4W
Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Postmaster-General whether a number of head postmasters and salaried sub-postmaster acted as local agents under the National Insurance Act, Part II., for some time after the Act came into operation; whether any payment has yet been made to them for this extra work; and, if not, whether it is intended to make any payment, and, if so, when?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

It is proposed to make a payment to head postmasters and salaried sub-postmasters who acted for a time as local agents for unemployment insurance. I have been in communication with the Board of Trade as to the rate of payment, and I hope that a decision will be notified shortly.