Steel Workers (Social Services).

– in the House of Commons at on 24 June 1930.

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Photo of Sir Louis Smith Sir Louis Smith , Sheffield, Hallam

68.

asked the Minister of Labour the comparative cost of social services provided for the family of a steel worker, man, woman and three children, in Great Britain, France, Belgium and Germany, respectively?

Photo of Mr Jack Lawson Mr Jack Lawson , Chester-le-Street

I regret that comparable statistics on this subject are not available.

Photo of Sir Louis Smith Sir Louis Smith , Sheffield, Hallam

Is it possible to obtain such statistics?

Photo of Mr Jack Lawson Mr Jack Lawson , Chester-le-Street

As the hon. Gentleman knows, there have been investigations on this subject from time to time by the International Labour Office, and I believe that such an investigation is now proceeding.

Photo of Sir Louis Smith Sir Louis Smith , Sheffield, Hallam

May we expect to have a report?