HC Deb 20 April 1921 vol 140 c1849
15. Captain TERRELL

asked the Minister of Labour the amount of unemployment donation paid out in this country in the weeks ending 2nd April and 9th April, respectively?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The total amount of out-of-work donation paid out in the United Kingdom in the weeks ending 2nd April and 9th April was about £292,000 and £51,000 respectively. I would point out, however, that from 1st April, the extension schemes of out-of-work donation ceased, the only persons now eligible being ex-service men within one year of their discharge. The amounts of unemployment benefit paid in the two weeks referred to were £948,000 and £1,271,000 respectively.