§ 60. Mr. G. WHITEasked the Minister of Labour if fresh Regulations have been issued under the Unemployment Insurance Act, 1923, governing the payment of uncovenanted benefit to single men; and, if so, what steps should be 1369 taken by those concerned to bring themselves within the scope of these Regulations?
§ Mr. SHAWRevised instructions as to the grant of uncovenanted benefit to young single men were issued on the 14th February and took effect at once. Persons affected should renew their claims at their local Employment Exchange.
§ Mr. SHAWThere was, I think, a very full description in the Press of the country as to what had taken place. I do not know that any extra-special steps have been taken to give information in individual cases, but I do not know of any case of hardship arising through lack of information.
§ Lord EUSTACE PERCYMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether the effect of these instructions is to withdraw from the employment committees the right of selection?
§ Mr. SHAWNo. The effect of these instructions is not to withdraw from the employment committees any rights at all, except the right to say that certain people were not entitled to benefit, to which the Government hold those people were entitled. All other considerations that were remitted to the employment committees are still remitted.
§ Mr. HAYDAYWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether a copy of these instructions is available for Members?
§ Mr. SHAWI will agree to send a copy of the instructions, or a copy of the decision, to Members of the House who desire it.