HC Deb 06 May 1925 vol 183 c923
33. Mr. JOHN BECKETT

asked 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.