11. Mr. Davidsonasked the Minister of Labour, what action he proposes to take on the recent Report of the Unemployment Insurance Statutory Committee on the financial condition of the Unemployment Fund as at 31st December last?
§ Mr. BevinAction has been taken to pay off the remaining debt of the Unemployment Fund as recommended by the Committee. The Committee are being invited to inquire into the Married Women's Anomalies Regulation and the waiting period in accordance with their suggestion that these questions should be investigated with reference to the aftermath of the war. Their further suggestion, in regard to the war-time relaxation of the waiting period and continuity rule in favour of persons thrown out of employment by direct enemy action, is being considered.
Mr. DavidsonIs the Minister aware that his Reply will bring great pleasure to the gallant minority that fought so well in this House on recent legislation?