HC Deb 13 February 1929 vol 225 c398
36. Commander OLIVER LOCKERLAMPSON

asked the Minister of Labour the amount of money spent under all heads upon unemployment during each year since 1919; and the average number of persons unemployed under all heads for the same years?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I am having a statement prepared giving such information as is readily available, and will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

38. Mr. BROAD

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of applicants for unemployment benefit during last year of men, women, boys, and girls, respectively; how many in each class were referred to the chief insurance officer; how many claims were allowed by him; how many of those refused were taken to the court of referees; and how many in each class had their benefit withheld on the ground that they were not genuinely seeking employment?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

It has not been possible in the time available to tabulate this information, but I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as it is ready.