HC Deb 30 June 1930 vol 240 c1601
45. Mr. DAY

asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the appointment of a non-party committee of the House for the purpose of considering the present need for the alleviation of privation and want caused through unemployment in many of the distressed areas?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)

After recent experience I do not think that any useful purpose would be served by trying to set up a committee such as my hon. Friend suggests.

Mr. DAY

Has my right hon. Friend considered the advantages of a Treasury grant as a means of alleviating this distress?

The PRIME MINISTER

That is a totally different question. As a matter of fact, the Treasury is finding money.

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