HC Deb 30 October 1934 vol 293 cc14-5
24. Mr. GRAHAM WHITE

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is now in a position to state when Part II of the Unemployment Act will be brought into operation?

Mr. STANLEY

Subject to the approval by Parliament of the regulations for the assessment of need, I propose, with the consent of the Treasury, to fix 7th January and 1st March, 1935, as the first and second appointed days respectively.

Captain Sir WILLIAM BRASS

Can the right hon. Gentleman give any indication when the Debate will take place on the regulations?

Mr. STANLEY

I am afraid not at the moment.

Mr. THORNE

Have the Government any intention of bringing forward a Supplementary Estimate to relieve the distressed areas?

Mr. STANLEY

That is not a question which the hon. Member ought to address to my Department.

Mr. THORNE

To which Department?

Mr. LAWSON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when we shall have the Regulations in hand?

Mr. STANLEY

I am afraid I cannot give the hon. Member any act information. The Regulations have been received, and they are now under the consideration of the Government.

Miss WARD

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether there is to be any financial provision for the local authorities who have had to bear the additional burden of the unemployed who are now on public relief?

Mr. STANLEY

Again, that is a question which my Department cannot answer.