HC Deb 29 March 1922 vol 152 c1314
28. Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that doubt exists in the minds of some employers and aged workpeople as to the age at which State unemployment contributions cease to operate and unemployment benefits cease to be payable; and, if so, will he issue to those concerned definite instructions on this point?

The MINISTER of LABOUR (Dr. Macnamara)

There is no exemption from unemployment insurance contributions or disqualification from unemployment benefit merely on account of the advanced age of the worker, except that neither unemployment insurance contributions nor unemployment benefits are payable in respect of old age pensioners.