HC Deb 28 February 1935 vol 298 c1296
43. Mr. H. JOHNSTONE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce legislation to implement the recommendations of the report of the Committee on Industrial Insurance?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

There is no possibility of time being found for legislation on this subject in the present Session of Parliament.

Mr. JOHNSTONE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that nearly a year ago the Financial Secretary to the Treasury said that legislation on this subject was under the most active consideration of the Government at that time, and does he not consider that the situation revealed by the report shows the urgency of doing something to check it?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Yes, Sir, it is quite true that the subject was under active consideration, but I very much regret that it is not possible, in consideration of the time at our disposal, to deal with the matter in the present Session.

Sir P. HARRIS

Could not this matter be dealt with as a non-controversial issue and sent to a Standing Committee?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I am not sure that the matter would be considered non-controversial.