§ Mr. J. DAVISONasked the Minister of Labour whether he has considered the statement in the Report of the Committee on National Expenditure that the provision of the Unemployment Insurance Acts which entitle an insured person to the refund of the balance standing to his credit, with compound interest, on his reaching the age of 60 is one of the factors which increase the cost of administration unduly; and whether, in view of the fact that the repeal of the provision would be 71W a distinct breach of faith with the insured workers, and particularly those who came within the scope of the first Insurance Act, very careful consideration will be given to the question before accepting the implied recommendation of the Committee?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThis is among the matters now being considered by the Inter-Departmental Committee, under the Chairmanship of Sir Alfred Watson, which has been appointed in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on National Expenditure. The repeal of the provision as to refunds would require legislation.