HC Deb 07 July 1930 vol 241 cc28-9
52. Major ELLIOT

asked the Prime Minister whether it is intended to take any of the stages of the proposed Bill to extend the borrowing powers of the Unemployment Insurance Fund this week; and whether he can state if it is the intention of the Government to propose that all the stages of this Bill be taken upon the Floor of this House?

51. Sir ASSHETON POWNALL

asked the Prime Minister when it is intended to introduce the Bill to increase the borrowing power of the Unemployment Insurance Fund?

The PRIME MINISTER

This Bill will be introduced as soon as the necessary Money Resolution has been approved by the House. The Money Resolution will be taken as soon as possible, having regard to the claims of other urgent business, but not this week. Due notice of the Government's intention will be given in answer to the usual inquiries as to business made from time to time. It is proposed to take all stages of the Bill upon the Floor of this House.

Major ELLIOT

Is it intended to borrow a large sum to run up to the end of the financial year and cover all contingencies?

The PRIME MINISTER

The hon. and gallant Gentleman had better wait for the Financial Resolution.

Mr. STEPHEN

Is this simply a Bill for the extension of borrowing powers or is it proposed to abolish the "not normally in suitable employment" condition?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member had better put down a question.