§ 27. Mr. OSWALD LEWISasked the Minister of Labour whether, before laying the revised regulations for 17 unemployment assistance before Parliament, he will issue in the form of a White Paper a statement showing in what type of cases or in which special areas the former regulations caused unexpected hardship; what were the former local standards of relief in those areas where such hardship was especially felt; and whether in such areas account had previously been taken of the income of households as a whole or any form of means test had been employed?
Mr. HUDSONIn presenting any revised draft regulations my right hon. Friend will endeavour to supply the House with all relevant information which is conveniently available, and in that connection the suggestions made by my hon. Friend will be borne in mind.