COMPULSORY INSURANCE.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 52, 16 October 1911, Page 5

COMPULSORY INSURANCE.

LABOUR ANTAGONISTIC

London, October 14

An actuarial investigation on behalf of the Labour Baity shows that the Insurance Bill, while inflicting initial loss on trades unions, will ultimately distinctly strengthen their financial position. Mr. Lloyd-Georgo. Chancellor of the Exchequer, replying to a request of the Associated Chambers of Commerce urging further delay in the Insurance Bill, stated that further postponement was not desirable. The discussion at the Edinburgh Conference revealed a determination not to administer the Bill unless Mr. Lloyd-Georgo grants the minimum demand. The British Medical Association was equally insistent regarding the minimum.

Sir. Worthington Evans, M.P'„ points out the great injustices to soU diers and sailors, who will he unable to agitate against the deduction of twopence per week from their pan: Yet they would rot get the sick allowance benefit while serving, and nothing would be given their wives and children.