HC Deb 14 December 1937 vol 330 c988
45. Mr. Cassells (for Mr. R. Gibson)

asked the Prime Minister whether he will now make a statement of the Government's policy to meet the serious unemployment problem that threatens the country in view of the oncoming slump?

The Prime Minister

I do not accept the implication in the question, and consider that talk of an oncoming slump is not only exaggerated but dangerous. This country is in a far better position to meet any temporary decline in trade than at any time since the War.

Viscountess Astor

Would it not be a good thing if hon. Members remembered what Job said: The thing I greatly feared is come upon me and cast out fear?