§ 46. Mr. BECKETTasked 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. TOOLEIs 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. BECKETTIs it intended that these proposals, if any proposals are made, shall be published?
§ Mr. CULVERWELLWill the Prime Minister say whether, after the events of yesterday, any further meetings will take place?
§ The PRIME MINISTERYes, I hope so—between the three parties.