§ Colonel PERKINSasked the Minister of Labour the nature of the replies received by the Unemployment Grants Committee in response to their recent Circular inviting boards of guardians to forward any schemes they might be able to propound which would assist in the diminution of unemployment during the coming spring, summer, and winter; and whether the Committee is acting without delay upon such applications for assistance as are received?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe Circular referred to is dated 30th March, 1925, and asked local authorities, including boards of guardians, to submit particulars of works of public utility which might be put into operation during the winter of 1925-26 for the relief of unemployment. The Circular requests that the schemes be submitted to the Committee if possible by the 1st August, and 965W in any event not later than the 1st September, 1925. No statement can yet be made as to the extent of the response to the Circular. I can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that the Committee will deal promptly and sympathetically with the schemes submitted.