HC Deb 22 July 1925 vol 186 c2195
51. Mr. MAXTON for

asked the Minister of Labour the number of men, women, and boys and girls, respectively, who have claimed extended benefit since November till the end of June, and the number of claims in each case rejected?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

As the reply includes a considerable number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the reply:

Between 11th November, 1924, and 8th June, 1925, the numbers of applications for extended benefit referred to local committees were:

Men … … … 1,602,498
Women … … … 350,235
Boys … … … 43,094
Girls … … … 27,644

The numbers of applications rejected in the same period were:

Men … … … 183,772
Women … … … 93,050
Boys … … … 4,367
Girls … … … 3,741