§ 45. Sir K. WOODasked the Prime Minister whether he has received any advice which he can make available to the House from the Economic Advisory Council on the subject of unemployment?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)The proceedings of the Economic Advisory Council are confidential, but I may say, in general, that important aspects of the problem of unemployment have been and are, naturally, under review by the council.
§ Mr. BOOTHBYIn view of the apparent uselessness of this council, will the right hon. Gentleman consider its abolition?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI quite agree with the hon. Member that its uselessness is only apparent.
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDWill the right hon. Gentleman obtain, for the immediate information of the House, the opinion of the council on the proposals contained in the Liberal Motion?