HC Deb 17 June 1937 vol 325 c577W
Mr. White

asked the Minister of Health whether he will take the initiative in consulting with local authorities as to the preparation of schemes of public works, in view of the possibility of a marked increase in unemployment either during the winter months or in the next two or three years?

Sir K. Wood

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given yesterday by the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for the English Universities (Mr. T. E. Harvey).

Sir H. Seely

asked the Minister of Labour whether his Ministry is in possession of any list of schemes for public works, in order of urgency, which it may be useful to undertake if there should be an increase in the unemployment figures; and whether any plans have been made whereby such schemes can be put into operation with the minimum delay?

Mr. E. Brown

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which the Prime Minister gave to the junior Member for the English Universities yesterday.

Mr. White

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is considering the organisation of public works, in view of the possibility of an increase in unemployment within the next two or three years?

Mr. E. Brown

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which the Prime Minister gave to the junior Member for the English Universities yesterday.

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