HC Deb 04 February 1937 vol 319 cc1737-8
1. Mr. Storey

asked the Minister of Labour whether His Majesty's Government have come to any decision as to the introduction of legislation to carry out the recommendations of the Unemployment Insurance Statutory Commission that the salary limit for unemployment insurance for non-manual workers should be raised from £250 to £400 per annum?

The Minister of Labour (Mr. Ernest Brown)

No, Sir.

Mr. Storey

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when he is likely to be able to make a statement?

Mr. Brown

Not at the moment.

Mr. Shinwell

Does the right hon. Gentleman recall the promise he made to introduce legislation of this character very shortly?

Mr. Brown

No, I recall no such promise.