Oral Answers to Questions — Insurance Bill.

– in the House of Commons am ar 9 Mawrth 1939.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Henry White Mr Henry White , Birkenhead East

asked the Minister of Labour whether it is his intention to intro duce the Unemployment Insurance Bill before Easter?

Photo of Mr George Buchanan Mr George Buchanan , Glasgow Gorbals

asked the Minister of Labour when he proposes to introduce the Bill dealing with unemployment in surance as foreshadowed in the King's Speech?

Photo of Mr Ernest Brown Mr Ernest Brown , Leith

I am introducing this Bill to-day.

Photo of Mr George Buchanan Mr George Buchanan , Glasgow Gorbals

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has considered the position of a female adult dependant of an unemployed householder who may act as housekeeper, but has no children under her care; and whether he proposes to take any action to allow benefit in these cases?

Photo of Mr Ernest Brown Mr Ernest Brown , Leith

I have given consideration to the question of amending the existing law on this subject and I would ask the hon. Member to await the Bill which I am introducing to-day.