§ 76. Mr. W. THORNEasked the Minister of Labour whether his Department treats work given to men through relief schemes as insurable irrespective of whether the work is carried out by direct labour or by contract; and, if so, whether the contributions paid are taken into account in the same way as if any employer obtained workmen through the Employment Exchange?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDWhere men are employed on relief work under a contract of service they are insurable provided that the work is normally an insured trade. Contributions are payable in respect of such insurable relief work, and are regarded as valid and as having been properly paid. They entitle the worker to benefit, subject to the usual conditions laid down in the Unemployment Insurance Acts.