HC Deb 16 May 1922 vol 154 c218
26. Mrs. WINTRINGHAM

asked the. Home Secretary how many of the women Metropolitan patrols disbanded on the. recommendation of the Geddes Committee are now in receipt of unemployment benefit; and the total amount paid weekly?

Mr. SHORTT

I am not at present in a position to give this information, but I am endeavouring to obtain it.

Captain WEDGWOOD BENN

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell the House what the net economy, if any, is likely to be as a result of this reduction?

Mr. SHORTT

That has been stated over and over again. It is £20,000 a year. All these points have been taken into consideration.

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