§ 33. Mr. JOHN BECKETTasked the Minister of Labour what amount has been distributed in benefit by the Gateshead Employment Exchange since the Armistice?
§ The MINISTER of LABOUR (Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland)The approximate amount of unemployment benefit paid by the Gateshead Employment Exchange since the Armistice (including an estimated figure for benefit paid through associations) was £1,230,000. In addition, a sum of approximately £306,000 was paid in respect of out-of-work donation.