§ 20. Mr. BUCHANANasked the Minister of Labour if she proposes to make any changes in administration of the present Unemployment Insurance Act arising from the statements made by the deputation which met the Under-Secretary to the Ministry some time ago in Glasgow; and, if so, what are the alterations?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe primary object of the meeting in Glasgow arranged by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary was to consider what steps could be taken to improve the attendances of insured contributors' representatives summoned to attend as members of courts of referees. I have certain proposals under consideration in this connection.
§ Mr. BUCHANANIs the right hon Lady aware that that was not the primary object, and that she has been wrongly informed? The primary object was to secure an inquiry into the administration of the Act in the West of Scotland. Has she taken any steps to deal with the various complaints brought before the inquiry?
§ Miss BONDFIELDYes, I have taken effective steps, and I am glad to say that I have had the hearty co-operation and help of Scottish representatives.
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDWill the right hon. Lady publish the result of any inquiry into the administration of the present Unemployment Insurance Act and extend the scope of the inquiry?