§ 2. Mr. FREEMANasked the Minister of Labour what functions are still undertaken by local employment committees; if it is her intention to continue them; and whether she intends to vary their responsibilities?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe Local Employment Committees are advisory bodes, the constitution and functions of which are set out in the leaflet L.E.C. 5/9, a copy of which I am sending to my hon. Friend, I regard them as an essential link between the Department and the local areas served by the Exchanges and it will be my policy to enlist through them, to the utmost extent which is practicable, the local co-operation of employers and workpeople in the work of the Department.
§ Mr. FREEMANIs the right hon. Lady aware that these committees are not well attended, in view of the fact that they are lacking in executive powers and functions?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI cannot accept that suggestion.