§ 27. Mr. CLARRYasked the Minister of Labour what specific steps have been taken, or are under contemplation, for the relief of unemployment amongst dock workers at Newport, Monmouthshire?
§ Mr. SHAWGrants have been made towards the cost of approved schemes of relief work promoted by the Newport Town Council, including a scheme of about£20,000 value for the winter of 1923–4 approved by the Unemployment Grants Committee. The grant-making Departments will, of course, be ready to give consideration to further schemes put forward by the local authority.
§ Mr. CLARRYAre any special schemes in contemplation to relieve unemployment among dock workers?
§ Mr. SHAWI think the last part of my answer covers that. What applies to Newport applies to any part of the country.
§ Mr. RONALD McNEILLCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any headway has been made with the reclamation of the Wash?