§ 18. Mr. THURTLEasked the Minister of Labour if the Government has any new plans for reducing unemployment?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe policy of the Government in this matter, which they believe to be that best adapted for securing a permanent reduction in unemployment, has been fully explained in this House on a number of occasions.
§ Mr. THURTLEMay I take it that the Government have nothing at all to add to what they have said already?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDYes, the reduction figure of 118,000 will be increased in subsequent weeks.
§ Lord APSLEYAre not the Government looking forward to a renewed period of five years of office?