§ 16. Mr. PERKINSasked the Minister of Labour whether he is yet in a position to state if the Government intend to include gardeners in the scheme of unemployment insurance for agricultural workers?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEADYes, Sir. My right hon. Friend is arranging for the necessary draft Order, which requires 1894 the assent of both Houses of Parliament to be laid to-day.
§ Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLECan the Minister say when this scheme is likely to become operative?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEADThe Order is being laid to-day, and we hope the scheme will become operative shortly.