HC Deb 17 April 1930 vol 237 c3066
6. Mr. SMITHERS

asked the Minister of Labour if she will state what amount of money has been expended in unemployment insurance benefit for the last complete year to the last convenient date?

Miss BONDFIELD

The amount of money expended in unemployment insurance benefit during the year ended 31st March, 1930, was approximately £45,910,000.

Mr. SMITHERS

How does the Government expect this country to keep—

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise out of the question.

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