§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the Commercial Travellers' Association can expect a full reply to its letter of 25th October 1974 seeking an interview with her on matters pertaining to the change in the rate of national insurance for the self-employed; and when the hon. Member for Newham, North-West may expect a reply to his letter on the same subject dated 29th December 1974.
§ Mr. Alec JonesI replied to the association on 17th December and my hon. Friend has also now received a reply to his letter. I met my hon. Friend and representatives of the Association on 8th January.