HC Deb 23 January 1930 vol 234 cc325-6
59. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Minister of Health whether stone-breaking and stone-shifting work is still being performed by men on relief?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The inquiries which I have undertaken with a view to the improvement of conditions in relation to test work are not yet complete, but I may say that in a few cases work of the kind described is performed.

Sir K. WOOD

Are not the Government going to take some action in this matter? Is not this a Government of action with regard to stone-breaking and stone-shifting, and does not the right hon. Gentleman remember all he said by way of abuse of his predecessors in office?

Captain GUNSTON

Has the right hon. Gentleman received any representations on this matter from the First Commissioner of Works?

Mr. HAYCOCK

Has my right hon. Friend had any trouble from anybody but Tory boards of guardians?

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