§ 32. Captain WEDGWOOD BENNasked the Minister of Labour whether he can make any further statement as to the intentions of the Government in reference to the alleviation of the hardships of unemployed women?
§ The MINISTER of LABOUR (Sir Montague Barlow)Unemployed women, in so far as they are in an insured occupation, are, of course, eligible for unemployment benefit. In addition, certain training schemes have been provided with the assistance of the Government. I regret that it is very difficult to find practicable means of assisting unemployed women, but I would remind the hon. and gallant Member that there are still large numbers of domestic vacancies unfilled which are available for unemployed women.
§ Mr. GRATTAN DOYLEIs there any system of Government training for unemployed women for domestic service?
§ Sir M. BARLOWYes, Sir, there are classes still going on.
§ Captain BENNIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a large class of women who are not suitable for domestic service, either by training or experience, and what is he doing for them?
§ Sir M. BARLOWThere is a considerable class of that character, undoubtedly.