INSURANCE BILL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1259, 16 October 1911, Page 5

INSURANCE BILL.

VIEWS OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. CONCESSIONS OR STRENUOUS OPPO SITION. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright London, October 13. A National Conference of Friendly Societies, held at Edinburgh, and representing a membership of four millions, rojcctcil a proposal lo urge (ho Government ia postpone the passing of tho National Insurance Bill for a year, The conference resolved that, while accepting tho main provisions of tho Bill, they must demand alterations conferring sclf-govern-inent on approved socioties, majority representation on liealth committees, and that earners of over XIGO a year shall bo permitted to become voluntary subscribers without Government subsidy. Failing these concessions being granted, tho conforenco recommcuds that all societies sliould strenuously oppose »the Bill. (Rec. October 15, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 14. The discussion a ( t tho Edinburgh Conference of Friendly Societies revealed a determination not to administer the Bill unloss Mr. Lloyd-George grants tho minimum demand. Tho British Medical Association is equally insistent regarding tho minimum. ACTUARIAL INVESTIGATION. London, October 14. An actuarial investigation on behalf of the Labour Party shows that the Insurnnco Bill, while inflicting an initial loss on tho trades unions, will ultimately distinctly strengthen their financial position. Mr. Lloyd-Georgo, Chancellor of tho Exchequer, replying to a request from tho Associated Chambers of Commerce, urging further delay in connection with tho Insurance Bill, stated that further postponement was not desirable. INJUSTICE TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. London, October 14. Mr. L. W. Evans, M.P., points out tho gTeat injustices to soldiers and sailors who are unable to agitato against tho twopence a week deduction from their pay, yet they will not get sick allowance benefit while serving, and nothing will bo given to their wives and children.