HC Deb 09 December 1929 vol 233 cc28-9
43. Sir G. BOWYER

asked the Minister of Pensions whether he intends to make his Ministry responsible for the employment of all men so disabled as to be unable to take their place in the labour market?

Mr. ROBERTS

My Department, has, I fear, neither the means nor the equipment at its disposal which would enable it to undertake the additional task suggested.

Sir G. BOWYER

When did this cease to be part of the policy of the Government?

Mr. ROBERTS

I am afraid that I could not answer that question off-hand.

Sir G. BOWYER

Is the Minister of Pensions not aware that on page 273 of the Labour Year Book for 1924, the words contained in my question occur verbatim?

Mr. ROBERTS

I can only congratulate my hon. and gallant Friend upon his memory being better than mine.