HC Deb 23 July 1930 vol 241 cc2138-9
45. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Prime Minister whether all legislative proposals in connection with the mitigation of unemployment will be first submitted for the consideration of the advisory committee on unemployment, of which the right hon. Gentleman the Member for Carnarvon Boroughs (Mr. Lloyd George) is a member?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

My right hon. Friend cannot pledge himself as to the course he would adopt in unknown circumstances arising in the future, but as the House is well aware it is the desire of the Government to secure the fullest possible co-operation in such matters.

Sir K. WOOD

Is it not a fact that the Prime Minister has already given a written undertaking to the right hon. Gentleman the Member for Carnarvon Boroughs (Mr. Lloyd George) that that course will be adopted?

Mr. SNOWDEN

I am not aware of that fact.

Sir K. WOOD

Is it not a fact that that has appeared in the correspondence which has been published in the newspapers?

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Did not the right hon. Gentleman the Member for Bewdley (Mr. Baldwin) have the same opportunity to serve on the Committee?

Sir K. WOOD

We are not asking for it. We do not want it.