§ 34. Mr. Milneasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will arrange for an inquiry into the effects of unemployment on the economy, particularly in the field of growth expansion and cost inflation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Maurice MacmillanNo; for 1 do not think it would add to our present information.
§ 51. Miss Lestorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what urgent steps he will take to reduce unemployment.
§ 70. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer in view of the persistent and growing number of unemployed, what action he now proposes to take to stimulate industrial activity.
§ Mr. BarberThe Government's policy is to curb inflation which represents the most serious threat to employment.
§ 53. Mr. Ashleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider further financial measures to lessen the incidence of unemployment amongst older and disabled workers.
§ Mr. Maurice MacmillanThe most important contribution that can be made to the improvement of employment prospects among older and disabled workers, as well as in the country generally, is to slow down the rate of cost inflation. Questions about specific measures to assist particular types of workers or workers in particular industries should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment.
§ 65. Mr. Skinnerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will arrange to have placed on the agenda of the National Economic Development Council meeting an item dealing with the unemployment situation in Great Britain.
§ Mr. BarberThe Council considers from time to time all aspects of the country's economic situation and prospects, including the level of unemployment.
§ Mr. Barnettasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what effect he estimates 381W his taxation and monetary measures will have on the of unemployment in 1971.
§ Mr. BarberThey will help to curb inflation, which represents the most serious threat to employment prospects.