EIRE VOLUNTEERS (UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE)

HC Deb 14 October 1946 vol 427 cc116-7W

88. Sir I. Fraser

asked the Undersecretary of State for Dominion Affairs if he will make a statement as to the progress of negotiations with the Government of Eire on the subject of unemployment benefit for Southern Irish volunteers.

Mr. Bottomley

Yes, Sir; I am glad to say that the negotiations have proceeded satisfactorily and, as the hon. Member will be aware, an Unemployment Insurance (Eire Volunteers) Bill is now before the House.