HC Deb 30 March 1927 vol 204 c1238
31. Mr. T. THOMSON

asked 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-MAITLAND

I regret that there are no statistics available giving the information desired.

Mr. THOMSON

In view of the findings of this Committee, is it not usual to have the information on which their findings are based?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

This 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.