§ 1. Brigadier-General NATIONasked the Minister of Labour whether, with a view to reducing unemployment and relieving distress during the coming winter, he will consider putting into operation some measure of relief works as soon as possible?
§ The MINISTER of LABOUR (Sir Henry Betterton)I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the very full statements made on this subject by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and myself in the course of the Debate on unemployment on 4th, 7th and 8th November.
§ Mr. LAWSONThe Government said they were going to consider the proposals made in the recent Debate. Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether they have arrived at any conclusions upon them?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONNo, Sir. We are considering them.