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. MACNAMARAI 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.
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI will.