HC Deb 11 March 1937 vol 321 c1307
5. Mr. Graham White

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has yet been able to consider the report of the Unemployment Statutory Committee on the insurance of share fishermen; and, if so, what action he proposes to take?

Mr. E. Brown

I would remind the hon. Member that the Statutory Committee made a unanimous recommendation against any change in the position of share fishermen in relation to the unemployment insurance scheme.

Mr. White

Has the right hon. Gentleman in view any other action of any kind to deal with this situation?

Mr. Brown

The hon. Member will remember that the Committee made some suggestions. They, of course, lie in the sphere of the Ministry of Agriculture as regards England and the Secretary of State for Scotland as regards Scotland. A question is to be put by the Noble Lady the Member for the Sutton Division of Plymouth (Viscountess Astor) next Monday.

An Hon. Member

Is the report available in the Stationery Office?

Mr. Brown

Yes, Sir.