12. Mr. FRANK OWENasked the Minister of Labour if it is the intention of the Government to bring in legislation to include workers employed by the Forestry Commission as an insurable trade; and, if so, when such legislation will be introduced?
§ Miss BONDFIELDConsideration will be given to this question in connection with the examination of the possibility of the application of unemployment insurance to agriculture.
Mr. OWENIs the right hon. Lady aware that a considerable number of men have now been paid off, and that there is very real distress among the skilled workers, and will she bear that in mind and expedite this legislation?