HC Deb 09 March 1927 vol 203 c1219
35. Mr. SHORT

asked the Minister of Labour the total amounts paid by the State, employers and insured persons, respectively, under the Unemployment Insurance Acts during 1926?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The amounts paid for unemployment insurance contributions during the year ended 31st December, 1926, were approximately as follow:

£
By employers 15,540,000
By employed persons 13,290,000
By Exchequer 11,800,000
Total 40,630,000