HC Deb 13 March 1929 vol 226 c1117
31. Mr. WELLOCK

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the growing indebtedness of the unemployment insurance fund to the Exchequer, it is proposed to increase the Government contribution to the unemployment insurance fund?

Mr. BETTERTON

No, Sir, the contribution to the Unemployment Fund is fixed by statute.

Mr. WELLOCK

Is it the intention of the Department to pass on a debt of £40,000,000 on the Fund to the next Government? Could not the matter be dealt with by inserting a Clause in the revised Unemployment Insurance Bill?

Mr. BETTERTON

No, Sir. In the opinion of my right hon. Friend, such a Clause is unnecessary.

Mr. T. SHAW

Will the hon. Member consult with the Chancellor of the Exchequer and try to persuade him, seeing that he has taken so many balances, to take this balance?

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