§ 19. Mr. ALPASSasked the Minister of Labour whether she has received representations respecting the withholding of unemployment benefit since 24th December last from about 200 men registered at the Grove Employment Exchange, Bristol; and what steps she proposes to take to make good the losses to the men thus affected?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI have received representations in regard to the cases of a number of men whose claims to benefit were disallowed for one week from the 24th December, on the ground that they were not unable to obtain suitable employment. I understand some of the claimants have appealed against the decision, and the normal action is being taken.