§ Mr. Shinwellasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he is aware that the Government of Eire have passed legislation affecting industrial assurance which imposes additional financial burdens upon British industrial assurance societies and companies, and that doubt exists as to the legality of those concerns operating in Eire; and whether he can make a statement on the matter?
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Mr. M. MacDonaldI am aware that an Act affecting industrial assurance has been passed in Eire, but the part of the Act dealing specifically with industrial assurance has not yet been put into force. I am not aware that it imposes additional financial burdens upon United Kingdom societies and companies. I understand that the position of United Kingdom offices in connection with this legislation is under consideration generally, but I am not able to make any statement at the moment.