§ 79. Mr. MYERSasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the men in 2138 receipt of unemployment donation at the rate of 20s. per week at the Plymouth Labour Exchange were penalised by the stoppage of one day's pay at the Whitsuntide holiday, while the men in receipt of 29s. per week unemployment donation were paid in full; and, if so, will he state the reason for this differentiation?
§ The MINISTER of LABOUR (Dr. Macnamara)Owing to a misinterpretation of instructions, one day's pay was incorrectly deducted at the Plymouth Employment Exchange in the case of certain applicants in receipt of out-of-work donation over the Whitsuntide holidays. Steps have already been taken to correct the error, and I understand that payment of the arrears due was made yesterday.