HC Deb 10 July 1930 vol 241 cc600-1
46. Mr. BECKETT

asked the Prime Minister how many meetings, if any, have taken place between representatives of the Government and any section of the Opposition on the unemployment question; and whether any consultative machinery is to be set up?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)

I cannot say how many, as they have been both formal and informal. No special consultative machinery has been set up.

Mr. TOOLE

Is it not important that this matter should be dealt with as early as possible, in order to give the Council of State—after yesterday—an opportunity of helping us?

Mr. BECKETT

Is it intended that these proposals, if any proposals are made, shall be published?

Mr. CULVERWELL

Will the Prime Minister say whether, after the events of yesterday, any further meetings will take place?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes, I hope so—between the three parties.