HC Deb 25 July 1912 vol 41 c1376W
Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Prime Minister, whether, in view of the distress in many parts of the country arising from the unemployment of workpeople, he intends to make Grants to the various distress committees in accordance with the provisions of the Unemployed Workmen's Act of 1905?

Mr. BURNS

Perhaps I may be allowed to reply to this question. The Government propose to adopt in the coming winter a similar course to that taken during the past few years.