HC Deb 07 December 1927 vol 211 c1371
32. Mr. GIBBINS

asked the Minister of Labour how many men registered under the Liverpool docks clearing-house scheme are drawing extended unemployment benefit?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I regret that statistics giving the information desired are not available.

Mr. GIBBINS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in the case of every man appearing before the committee that evidence is before the committee?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

So far as I am aware from the office records, we could not get this information without a considerable amount of tabulation and inquiries in the locality.

Mr. GIBBINS

Surely the committee could give the answer?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

If the hon. Member wishes me to inquire of the committee as to whether they have it, I will gladly do so.