28. Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Minister of Labour what schemes the Government are prepared to put in hand during the forthcoming autumn and winter in order to afford additional opportunities of employment to the increasing numbers who are out of work?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThis is not a matter which can be dealt with adequately by way of question and answer. I propose later in the Session to make a full statement.
Mr. THOMSONIn view of the appalling increase in the number of unemployed, is it not possible for the right hon. Gentleman to make some statement at a very early date?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI understand that a further discussion is likely to be proposed, but I have only heard it so far quite informally and unofficially. An early date, however, has been asked for, for further discussion on the Vote of the Labour Ministry, and doubtless an opportunity will be given for going into it.
§ Mr. CONNOLLYCan the right hon. Gentlemen tell us whether or not all of the 28 ships due for reconditioning when the Navy Estimates went through have been allocated up to the present?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member should put that question to the Admiralty.