HC Deb 16 November 1927 vol 210 cc1039-40
35. Mr. H. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Labour whether the count of insured persons as at 1st July last is now completed; and, if so, the total number of persons actually at work on that date in the following industries: motor car, silk, lace and musical instruments and, for comparison, the corresponding total on 1st July, 1926 and 1927?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

As the reply includes a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

able to causes beyond our control, many of which are of world-wide operation. The Government will, however, continue to afford to the industry such assistance from time to time as is reasonable and practicable, having regard to the present financial stringency.

Mr. BUXTON

Can the Prime Minister say whether the White Paper of 1926 is still a complete statement of the Government's intentions with regard to agriculture?

The PRIME MINISTER

I shall have to refresh my mind before I can answer that question.