HC Deb 15 April 1919 vol 114 cc2710-1
45. Major NEWMAN

asked the Prime Minister whether he will give to date the total amount that has been paid in Government unemployment donation since the conclusion of hostilities?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY Of LABOUR (Mr. Wardle)

I have been asked to reply to this question. The total amount paid in out-of-work donation from the conclusion of hostilities up to 4th April, 1919, is approximately £14,300,000.

Colonel THORNE

Have the Government taken into consideration what would have happened if unemployment pay had not been paid?

Sir F. HALL

Men would have worked more.

Mr. JOHN JONES

How much has been paid to the profiteers?

Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKER

Order, order!