§ Colonel DAYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that numerous representations have been made to him for the reduction of expenses for registration of societies under the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts, he will state what action he proposes to take to make it possible for many smaller societies to place themselves on a proper legal basis?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe only representations for the reduction of expenses for registration of societies under the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts have been made by the representatives of allotment societies. Their attention has been drawn to the fact that an alternative method of placing themselves on a proper legal basis is to register under section 8 (5) of the Friendly Societies Act, 1896, and that if that course is adopted the expenses are less.