HC Deb 21 March 1911 vol 23 c232
Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he is aware of the difficulty now attending the recovery of loans advanced to persons emigrated under the provisions of The Unemployed Workmen Act, 1905, in cases where the loans are not guaranteed by friends of the emigrants in this country; and whether he will, at the forthcoming Imperial Conference, approach the Prime Ministers of the oversea dominions with a view of obtaining such co-operation as will enable the wages earned by assisted emigrants to be ear-marked for repayment of loans granted to them out of public funds in this country?

Mr. BURNS

I am aware of the difficulty referred to, but I am doubtful whether the remedy suggested by the hon. Member would be practicable. I will, however, consider the matter.

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