HC Deb 17 February 1926 vol 191 cc1912-3
29. Mr. WHITELEY

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that unemployed workers who are temporarily employed by the local authorities for short periods are being deprived of benefit because the Unemployment Insurance stamps for such periods are not recognised; whether he is prepared to accept the value of such stamps; or, if not, on what section of the Unemployment Insurance Act he bases his refusal to put such stamps to the insured persons' credit?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The practice is the opposite of that suggested. I am not aware that stamps properly affixed to books are not recognised, but I shall be happy to inquire into any case if particulars are furnished.