§ 41. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Labour whether it is the policy of his Department to refuse employment to any ex-Government employé who has been dismissed for an offence against some Regulation; and, if so, how such a person would stand with regard to unemployment pay?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDIn general, the answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, but each case is considered on its merits. In the case of established officers who do not pay unemployment insurance contributions, unemployment benefit would not be payable; other cases would be determined in accordance with the ordinary procedure.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIn the case of temporary officials who commence, and are then dismissed because of a previous alleged offence, would they be immediately entitled to unemployment pay?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDNot necessarily. If the hon. Member will read my answer, he will see that as a rule they would not be, but each ease is considered on its merits. It is Impossible to give one answer that will cover all the cases.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIf the Department are unwilling to employ one of these persons after a technical offence, how does the right hon. Gentleman expect private employers to employ them, and, in case they do not, why should they not be immediately entitled to unemployment pay?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI can only say that it is not possible to give an answer of this kind as a generality, without having the individual eases. If the hon. Member has any individual case, and will communicate it to me, I will go into it.