§ 35. Mr. H. WILLIAMSasked 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-MAITLANDAs 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. BUXTONCan 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 MINISTERI shall have to refresh my mind before I can answer that question.