§ 61. Mr. HURDasked the Prime Minister what decision has been come to as to an extension of the period of operations of the Unemployment Grants Committee in view of the continuance of abnormal unemployment beyond the winter season, as for instance in the mining districts of Somerset?
§ The PRIME MINISTERAs was explained by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour in the Debate on the Vote on Account, the Unemployment Grants Committee are continuing their operations, and have authority to sanction further schemes to a considerable sum. The Cabinet Committee on Unemployment have under constant consideration the question of any further action which can be taken.
§ Mr. HURDDoes that mean that the Unemployment Grants Committee will now consider new schemes in view of the continuance of unemployment?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThey are considering them.