HC Deb 30 June 1938 vol 337 cc2102-3
23. Mr. David Adams

asked the Minister of Labour whether it is his intention to set up a committee to consider and report upon the desirability of establishing family allowances and the conditions under which such grants should be made?

Mr. E. Brown

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by the Prime Minister yesterday to the hon. Member for Aberdeen, East (Mr. Boothby).

Mr. Adams

Arising out of that answer, of which I was fully aware, is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the urgency of this matter in all parts of the House, and will he not undertake to bring it before the Cabinet for further consideration?

Mr. Brown

I cannot add anything to what my right hon. Friend said.

Mr. J. Griffiths

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this renewed interest in the matter is largely due to the revelations made in the Unemployment Assistance Board's report as to the terribly low wages paid in this country, and will he, as Minister of Labour, take steps to raise the general wage standard of the country?