HC Deb 29 March 1927 vol 204 cc1037-8
46. Mr. STEPHEN

asked the Prime Minister if the Government has yet come to a decision with regard to the proposals of the Blanesburgh Unemployment Insurance Committee?

Mr. BETTERTON

I have been asked to reply. I must request the hon. Member to await the proposals to be made in the Unemployment Insurance Bill.

Mr. STEPHEN

Can the Parliamentary Secretary tell us when the Unemployment Insurance Bill will be introduced?

Mr. BETTERTON

No, Sir. I am not yet in a position to give the date.

Mr. STEPHEN

Will it be introduced before Easter?

Mr. BETTERTON

I think that is unlikely.

Mr. STEPHEN

This Session?

Mr. BETTERTON

Yes.

Mr. ERNEST BROWN

May I ask whether the Government are satisfied with the actuarial calculations on which this projected Bill will be based?

Mr. BETTERTON

The Bill, when introduced, will be on a financial basis with which the Government are satisfied.

Mr. TAYLOR

Can the hon. Member say whether the Government propose to hold any conference with the representatives of necessitous areas in regard to this Bill?

Mr. BETTERTON

I must ask the hon. Member to put that question on the Paper: I am unable to give an answer on that point at the moment.

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