Sir WILLIAM BARTONasked the Prime Minister whether he has received a communication from the Oldham and District Life Assurance Superintendents' and District Managers' Fraternal Association; and whether at any time guarantees have been given or implied to the companies or societies for life insurance that the Government would reimburse them for the amounts paid in war claims, or any part thereof?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe Prime Minister has asked me to answer this question. I understand that the only communication he has received from this association1150W related to a war bonus to staff. In reply to the second half of the question, no guarantees, of the nature indicated have been given or implied by the Government.