HC Deb 06 November 1929 vol 231 cc1063-4W
Dr. PHILLIPS

aksed the Minister of Labour what schemes, if any, have been submitted by the Borough Council of Sunderland for unemployment grants since 1st June, 1929, the dates on which they were submitted, and on which the Minister agreed to recommend or withhold grants?

Mr. LAWSON

The following schemes have been put forward by the Sunderland Borough Council during the period 1st June to 31st October, 1929, inclusive, and are at present being considered by the Unemployment Grants Committee in consultation with the Government Departments concerned. No decision has yet been reached on any of the schemes.

ment for those men displaced by the reduction in naval armaments?

Mr. THOMAS

I have nothing to add to the reply which I gave on the 31st of last month to the hon. and gallant Member for the Isle of Wight (Captain P. Macdonald), of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy.