HC Deb 02 June 1931 vol 253 c18
47. Sir G. PENNY

asked the Prime Minister when the interim report of the Royal Commission on Unemployment Insurance will be published; and whether the Government intends to give legislative effect to its recommendations?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Arthur Henderson)

I understand that the report was signed yesterday. It is not, however, yet available, and in any event until it has been considered it is not possible to say what action will be taken upon it.

Sir G. PENNY

Will there be much delay in publishing this report?

Mr. HENDERSON

I do not know that there need be much delay in the publishing of it as it has already been signed.

Mr. ERNEST BROWN

Can the right hon. Gentleman give us any information as to what subjects are covered in this interim report?

Mr. HENDERSON

I have not the remotest idea.

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