15. Captain TERRELLasked 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. MACNAMARAThe 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.