§ 34. Miss Burtonasked the Minister of Labour whether he is now in a position to make a further statement concerning the lodging allowances scheme for workers compelled to leave their normal areas because of redundancy.
§ The Minister of Labour and National Service (Mr. Iain Macleod)As I promised the hon. Member in my Answer on 30th April on this subject, I have kept this matter under review, but I have no further proposals to make.
§ Miss BurtonIs the Minister aware that we in Coventry and, I imagine, others elsewhere are sorry that he has no further statement to make as yet? Does he hope that, perhaps in the distant future, he may still be able to reduce this waiting period?
§ Mr. MacleodI certainly will not promise to abolish the waiting period. I think it is of importance so that one may have a check on the prospects of employment in the home area. I am, however, frankly disappointed at the use made of the temporary transfer scheme. I will, however, keep the waiting period in particular under review.