WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION (ROYAL COMMISSION).

HC Deb 23 June 1938 vol 337 cc1253-4

42. Mr. E. Smith

asked the Home Secretary whether he has given consideration to the report of the Departmental Committee on certain questions arising under the Workmen's Compensation Acts; and whether it is the intention of the Government to implement the recommendations of the report?

Sir S. Hoare

I would refer the hon. Member to the replies given yesterday by the Prime Minister to questions relative to the appointment of a Royal Commission.

Mr. T. Smith

Does that mean that as a Royal Commission is to be appointed we are to have no legislation on the recommendations made by the Departmental Committee?

Sir S. Hoare

If the hon. Member will look at the answers which the Prime Minister gave yesterday he will find that my right hon. Friend dealt with that point.

Mr. Smith

Can the right hon. Gentleman give an assurance that these matters will be dealt with as soon as possible?

Sir S. Hoare

The Prime Minister dealt fully with that question yesterday, and perhaps the hon. Member will refer to the answer.