§ 67. Mr. CHARLES WHITEasked the Lord Privy Seal whether the Government intends to bring forward proposals for the prevention of unemployment?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe Government are doing, and will continue to do, everything in their power to prevent unemployment.
§ 68. Mr. WHITEasked 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. WHITEIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the Solicitor-General has made some intimation to this effect to a party in this House?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI am not aware of the fact.
§ 69. Mr. BRIANTasked the Lord Privy Seal whether it is intended to proceed with the Unemployment Insurance Bill?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWAs announced on Thursday last, it is intended to proceed with this Bill on Friday next.