§ 29. Mr. KIRKWOODasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that the iron foundry labourers at Kirkintillock have been for the last three weeks awaiting payment of unemployment benefit; and if he will say what is the cause of the delay?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe claims of the foundry labourers at Kirkintillock were originally disallowed on the ground that they lost employment by reason of a stoppage of work due to a trade dispute. Subsequently, on further information being furnished to the Chief Insurance Officer, he revised his decision and the labourers' claims have now been allowed. Payment of benefit will be made to-day.