§ 21. Mr. Osborneasked the Minister of Labour how many meetings have been held by the Cost-of-Living Advisory Committee; when the final report will be ready; and whether the Government propose to take immediate action on it.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe Cost-of-Living Advisory Committee has held six meetings, and a technical committee appointed to prepare a detailed plan for the new index has held eleven meetings. I am unable to say when a final report by the latter committee will be available for approval by the Advisory Committee. I cannot say what action the Government will take until the report has been received
§ Mr. OsborneIn view of the importance of this matter, will the Minister give an assurance that when the report is ready it will be published with the record of the evidence?
§ Mr. IsaacsI could not give such an undertaking at present, but, knowing how interested the House and the country are in this matter, I will give a full and detailed statement and will publish some information on Thursday, when there is a Question down on this matter.