HC Deb 01 March 1927 vol 203 c222W
Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Minister of Labour whether it is the practice of his Department to stop unemployment benefit pending inquiries that it may be found necessary to make into the bona fides of an applicant?

Mr. BETTERTON

Yes, Sir.

Mr. TINKER

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons receiving extended unemployment benefit; and how many of them are over 60 years of age?

Mr. B ETTERTON

I regret that statistics are not available giving the information desired.