HC Deb 05 February 1930 vol 234 cc1911-2W
Sir N. G RATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he proposes to

mining, transport and communication, distributive trades, commerce, banking, insurance and finance, and miscellaneous services. It gives also the numbers recorded as unemployed and the differences between these two sets of figures.

issue any statement, for the information of those connected with trade and industry, as to the quarter to which and the manner in which applications should be addressed as the outcome of his intimation that the City is prepared to render capital assistance to industry?

Mr. THOMAS

It is not proposed to issue any formal statement, but I have no reason to suppose that any delay is in fact occurring on this account, and I am already in touch with a number of leading employers in certain industries. Those who feel any uncertainty on the point referred to by the hon. Member may care to apply to their bankers in the first instance. I should be prepared in appropriate cases to give information as to the most suitable procedure. Naturally the procedure will vary according to circumstances.