TOTAL OF 2,602,898

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 19 June 1931, Page 5

TOTAL OF 2,602,898

UNEMPLOYED IN BRITAIN GOVERNMENT CRITICISED “NO SIGN OF CONSTRUCTIVE POLICY” (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) LONDON, 18th June. Commenting on unemployment, which totals 2, 002, 898 at a time when it should have shown seasonal improvement, “The Times” says there is still no sign that the Government has any constructive policy to help Industry and provide work and wages. There is still no sign that it has taken to heart the lessons of the crisis in Australia. The editorial strongly urges the adoption of the principle of co-operation, and advocates that groups, and firms who maintain selling organisations overseas should recognise that tlie idea that the dominions should devote themselves exclusively to the production of food and raw materials is out of date.

PRIME MINISTER’S CLAIM GOVERNMENT’S ATTENTION GIVEN (Received 19th June. 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, 18th June. In the House of Commons Mr MacDonald said the Government had given attention to every phase of trade depression, including last year’s downward tendency in wages. Generally speaking the latter had fallen less than the cost of living, therefore there was no reduction in spending power.