HC Deb 19 June 1930 vol 240 c555
15. Sir KINGSLEY WOOD

asked the Minister of Labour the present position of the Unemployment Insurance Fund; and whether it will be necessary to introduce further legislation in connection therewith before the summer recess?

Miss BONDFIELD

The debt of the Unemployment Fund to the Exchequer was £42,510,000 on the 14th June. The answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative.

Sir A. POWNALL

Is the proportionate increase, which is only payable half-yearly, included in the total?

Miss BONDFIELD

No.