31. Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Minister of Labour if, in view of the findings of the Blanesburgh Committee Report, he will state how many insured workers have drawn 13 weeks or more benefit during the last six months?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI regret that there are no statistics available giving the information desired.
Mr. THOMSONIn view of the findings of this Committee, is it not usual to have the information on which their findings are based?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThis is similar to the existing practice, which is that benefit is frequently given for a period of 12 or 13 weeks, and they are really continuing to act on the same basis as the existing practice, which has been found to be convenient and suitable.