64. Mr. DAVID ADAMSasked the Minister of Labour whether he has considered the request sent by the vice-president of the Miners' Federation to eliminate the means test from the operations of the Unemployment Assistance Board; and what reply he has made thereto?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead)My right hon. Friend has received a letter dated 16th April to which I presume the hon. Member refers. The policy of the Government in this matter has been clearly stated in this House, and my right hon. Friend did not think it necessary to send any reply to the letter beyond the acknowledgment of its receipt.