Elderly Persons.

Oral Answers to Questions — Unemployment. – in the House of Commons at on 7 April 1938.

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Photo of Mr James Griffiths Mr James Griffiths , Llanelly

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has now completed plans for dealing with the problem of the elderly unemployed; and whether he can indicate when he will be in a position to make a statement on the matter?

Photo of Mr Ernest Brown Mr Ernest Brown , Leith

I have nothing to add at present to the answers which I have recently given to similar questions.

Photo of Mr James Griffiths Mr James Griffiths , Llanelly

In view of the fact that it is many months since the right hon. Gentleman made a statement about the intentions of his Department, may I ask how long we are to wait?

Photo of Mr Ernest Brown Mr Ernest Brown , Leith

I have pointed out on several occasions that this is a matter of administration, and that the proper time for making a statement is on the Estimates, and I hope to do so.

Photo of Mr George Griffiths Mr George Griffiths , Hemsworth

Is it not a fact that we shall have to wait until we get on those benches before there is any change?