HC Deb 25 February 1935 vol 298 c760
18. Sir PERCY HARRIS (for Mr. GRAHAM WHITE)

asked the Minister of Labour the number of advisory committees which have been established under the Unemployment Act, 1934, and the number of these committees which have met to give advice on local conditions?

Mr. HUDSON

Under the Unemployment Assistance Act the establishment of advisory committees is a matter entirely for the Unemployment Assistance Board. I am informed by the board that no such committees have yet been established, but that their constitution and the best method of making use of them are under active consideration.

Sir P. HARRIS:

What is the reason for this delay? The board has had several months to think the question out, and is it not time it took action?

Mr. HUDSON

The hon. Member had better put a question down.