§ 34. Mr. TAYLORasked the Minister of Labour how many applications for extended benefit have been made at the Lincoln Employment Exchange since the 1st October, 1925; the number of such claims that have been refused; the number that have been granted; and the number under consideration at the latest convenient date?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe total number of applications for extended benefit considered by the local employment committee at Lincoln between 13th October, 1925, and 8th February, 1926, was 2,070, of which 1,824 were allowed, 221 were recommended for disallowance, and 25 were postponed for a definite period. At 8th February 75 cases were awaiting consideration. Figures relating to the period 1st to 12th October are not available.