§ 13. Mr. STOURTONasked the Minister of Labour if he can state approximately the date when he expects to receive the Report of the Royal Commission on Unemployment Insurance?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to, the hon. Member for Norfolk, North (Mr. T. Cook) on the 8th March.
§ Mr. HANNONIs my right hon. Friend aware of the very strong feeling throughout the country that we should have this report as early as possible, in order to bring about reforms in the administration??
§ Sir H. BETTERTONYes, Sir, I am fully aware of that feeling; but I would remind my hon. Friend that this is a matter which is entirely outside my control. I am just as anxious as he is that we should have the report as soon as possible, but I would remind him that the matters which the Royal Commission are considering are extremely difficult and very complex.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODWill the right hon. Gentleman tell the House how often this Commission sits in the week, and for how many hours a day?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONI am afraid I cannot give that information, but I know that they are sitting constantly, and I think that even now they are receiving fresh evidence.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODIs it not a fact that the Commission has not met this week?