HC Deb 09 May 1923 vol 163 c2330
50. Mr. FOOT

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons receiving unemployment benefit during the week ending 28th April, and the approximate amount paid for such benefit?

Sir M. BARLOW

The approximate number of persons to whom unemployment benefit was paid during the week ended 28th April was 920,000 and the amount paid was £694,000.