§ Mr. ROBERT MORRISON(by Private Notice) asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he will state whether the decision of the Home Development Committee not to recommend for grant the scheme for the employment of 600 men for two years in the reconstruction of Alexandra Palace has been endorsed by the Government; whether he is aware that the work has already commenced and 138 will he receive a deputation of the Trustees to further discuss the position?
§ The MINISTER of LABOUR (Sir Henry Betterton)I have been asked to reply to this question. Under the Development (Loan Guarantees and Grants) Act, 1929, I have no power to make a grant unless the Unemployment Grants Committee so recommend. I am informed that the Committee have before them a letter from Alexandra Park Trustees asking for reconsideration, and meanwhile there is no action that I can take.