HC Deb 09 March 1939 vol 344 cc2318-9
19. Mr. White

asked the Minister of Labour whether it is his intention to intro duce the Unemployment Insurance Bill before Easter?

24. Mr. Buchanan

asked the Minister of Labour when he proposes to introduce the Bill dealing with unemployment in surance as foreshadowed in the King's Speech?

Mr. E. Brown

I am introducing this Bill to-day.

25. Mr. Buchanan

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has considered the position of a female adult dependant of an unemployed householder who may act as housekeeper, but has no children under her care; and whether he proposes to take any action to allow benefit in these cases?

Mr. Brown

I have given consideration to the question of amending the existing law on this subject and I would ask the hon. Member to await the Bill which I am introducing to-day.

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