HC Deb 28 June 1920 vol 131 cc38-9
67. Mr. CHARLES WHITE

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether the Government intends to bring forward proposals for the prevention of unemployment?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The Government are doing, and will continue to do, everything in their power to prevent unemployment.

68. Mr. WHITE

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether the Government has given a pledge to the trade unions to oppose the Amendment to the Unemployment Insurance Bill carried in Standing Committee C, by which the friendly societies are enabled to participate in the administration of benefits; and, if so, when, where, and under what circumstances the pledge was given?

The MINISTER of LABOUR (Dr. Macnamara)

I have been asked to reply. I am not aware that a pledge as suggested by my hon. Friend has been given at any time. The views of the Government on this subject will be stated in the usual way when the Bill comes up for consideration on Report.

Mr. WHITE

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the Solicitor-General has made some intimation to this effect to a party in this House?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I am not aware of the fact.

69. Mr. BRIANT

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether it is intended to proceed with the Unemployment Insurance Bill?

Mr. BONAR LAW

As announced on Thursday last, it is intended to proceed with this Bill on Friday next.