HC Deb 23 July 1923 vol 167 c56W
Mr. BARNES

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is in the position to state to the House when he proposes to consider the repeal or Amendment of Section 4 of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The hon. Member probably refers to the proposal to amend the provisions of Section 62 of the Friendly Societies Act, 1896, in order to bring it into line with Section 4 (1) of the Industrial Assurance Act, 1923. It is hoped to introduce a Bill to this effect in the Autumn Session.

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