HC Deb 19 June 1924 vol 174 c2313
68. Mr. GAVAN-DUFFY

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the unemployment benefit of Joseph Hornby has been disallowed owing to the fact that on the 4th April, in company with other members of the Egremont fire brigade, of which he has been 16 years a member, he helped to extinguish a fire which had taken hold of a private dwelling, and far which service he received the usual gratuity of 5s.; that because of this his benefit has been disallowed; and will he inquire into this matter?

Mr. STEWART

My right hon. Friend is having inquiry made, and will communicate the result to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

Mr. GAVAN-DUFFY

In view of that reply, I beg to give notice that I shall repeat this question next Monday.