HC Deb 12 December 1935 vol 307 cc1075-6
4. Captain PETER MACDONALD

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is yet in a position to make any statement with regard to the proposal to bring share fishermen within the scope of the unemployment insurance scheme?

Mr. E. BROWN

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given on 9th December to the hon. Member for Lowestoft (Mr. Loftus), of which I am sending him a copy.

Mr. MARKLEW

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that large numbers of these men are in receipt of public assistance in circumstances which make for physical and moral deterioration?

Mr. BROWN

The answer says that the problem will go before the committee at an early date.