§ 25. Mr. Buchananasked the Minister of Labour whether he intends to carry into legislation the proposals made by the statutory committee presided over by Sir W. Beveridge; and whether it is his intention to introduce his proposals before the Christmas Recess?
§ Mr. E. BrownI assume that the hon. Member has in mind the report of the Unemployment Insurance Statutory Committee as to Holidays and Suspensions in relation to Unemployment Insurance, which was made in October. This report is under actual consideration, but I do not anticipate that it will be possible to introduce legislation in connection with it before Christmas.
§ Mr. BuchananIn view of the fact that the proposals are fairly wide-reaching in their effects, would it not be better if hon. Members during the Recess had the Bill before them for consideration, seeing that a large number of trade unions are affected by the proposed legislation?