§ Mr. GRANVILLEasked the Minister of Agriculture if he has arrived at a definite decision with regard to the extension of unemployment insurance to agricultural workers; and when the Government intends to introduce legislation to that effect?
Mr. BUXTONThe reply to the first part of the hon. Member's question is in the negative. As soon as a decision is reached, a communication will be made to the House as soon as possible.
§ Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGEasked the Minister of Agriculture if it has been decided to include the agricultural workers in the unemployment insurance scheme; and, if so, what deductions or contributions have to be made by employers and employed?
Mr. BUXTONThe Government is giving careful consideration to the question of the unemployment insurance of agricultural workers and an announcement will be made to the House as soon as possible.