HC Deb 07 April 1919 vol 114 c1656
54. Major NEWMAN

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether the War Cabinet has considered the ambiguity of the term "working classes," as embodied in several measures now before Parliament; and will he say who are the working classes in this country?

Mr. BONAR LAW

In the measures now before Parliament the term "working classes" is, so far as I am aware, used only in connection with housing. In this connection the term has been used without definition in previous legislation and the absence of a definition has never caused practical inconvenience.

Major NEWMAN

Can we have a more definite answer on this point?

Mr. BONAR LAW

If the hon. Member has an opportunity of pressing the point, I have no doubt he will.