14. Mr. MACLEANasked the Minister of Labour whether she is aware that 302 J. M'Guire, 80, Hamilton Street, Govan, when a court of referees recommended that unemployment benefit should not be paid to him, was given leave by the court to appeal to the Umpire; that in the U.1. 182A, conveying the court's decision the leave given to appeal was withdrawn, and that this has been done in several other cases where similar leave has been given to appeal; and whether she can state on what ground the insurance officer annuls these decisions of the court of referees?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI am having inquiries made and will communicate the result to the hon. Member as soon as possible.
§ Miss BONDFIELDHe has statutory authority.
§ Miss BONDFIELDIf the hon. Member will put that question down on the paper, I will answer it.