§ 30. Mr. MASTERMANasked the Minister of Labour whether he can state what schemes for providing work for the unemployed are now proposed or in operation in addition to the schemes of the late Government; how many persons it is calculated 406 will be employed on these schemes; and what is the estimated cost?
§ Mr. SHAWThese are not matters which can be dealt with adequately within the limits of question and answer. I hope to have an opportunity to deal with them fully when the Vote for my Department comes up for discussion.
§ Sir P. LLOYD-GREAMEWill the right hon. Gentleman say succinctly whether he has put into force any positive scheme?
§ Mr. MASTERMANIn view of the general anxiety in the country about this question, can the right hon. Gentleman arrange with the Prime Minister or the Deputy-Leader of the House that we shall have an opportunity of moving a reduction of his salary as early as possible?
§ Sir H. CROFTAnd also in view of the anxiety on this question, will the right hon. Gentleman consider what measures he can produce to alleviate possible suffering in the clock and watch, the film, the musical instrument, and the motor industries?