Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps the Government are taking to improve the supply of agricultural labour, in view of the serious effect to the industry caused by the present shortage?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonThe whole agricultural policy of the Government, including the recent extension of unemployment insurance to agricultural workers, is designed to improve the position of the agricultural industry and so make conditions more encouraging for the employer and more attractive for the employed. I would also draw my hon. Friend's attention to the statement in His Majesty's Speech that the Government proposes during the coming Session to make further provision for the improvement of agricultural housing.