HC Deb 29 June 1921 vol 143 c2137
18. Mr. ALFRED DAVIES (Clitheroe)

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the lack of uniformity in the decisions of adjoining employment exchanges on the question of holidays; that cases have occurred where workers normally employed in the same mill or workshop have been treated differently with respect to their unemployment benefit through being registered at different exchanges.; that, for instance, the number of days deducted for the Easter and Whitsun holidays varied at the Bacup and Rawtenstall exchanges, although a large number of those registered at these two exchanges are normally employed at Waterfoot, and therefore, when employed, have the like holidays; and whether steps can be taken to secure uniformity of practice in these respects?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I am not aware that there has been any lack of uniformity in the decisions of adjoining employment exchanges on the question of holidays. I am prepared to make inquiries into any specific cases which my hon. Friend will bring to my notice.

Mr. DAVIES

Will the right hon. Gentleman inquire into the case mentioned in the question?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I will.