§ 12. Mr. BARKERasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that Edward Jones, of 87, Bournville Road, Blaina, has been employed as a clerk in the Blaina Employment Exchange; that Jones was discharged in January, 1926; that he has been refused unemployment benefit; and will he have this case investigated with a view to benefit being granted?
§ Mr. BETTERTONI am having inquiries made into this case, and will let the hon. Member know the result in due course.
§ 13. Mr. BARKERasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that John David, 25, Florence Road, Treowen, Newbridge, Mon., has been refused unemployment benefit; that he has been employed as a stoker at North Celynen Colliery at fixed periods during the coal stoppage; that he has always been available for work during the stoppage; that during certain periods of the stoppage he has been unemployed; that he is an ex-service man, with only a small disability pension to maintain his wife and family; and will he have this claim for unemployment benefit considered at the earliest moment?
§ Mr. BETTERTONI am having inquiries made, and will let the hon. Member know the result as soon as possible.
§ Mr. BARKERArising out of the answers to this question and question No. 12, may I ask the hon. Gentleman whether he can expedite this business? I have had a number of cases in his office, and I am, waiting for a reply very anxiously, and so are the applicants.
§ Mr. BETTERTONYes, I will do my best to see that there is no undue delay, but the hon. Member must realise that I received notice of this case only the day before yesterday.