§ 12. Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Minister of Labour whether she is now in a position to make a statement with regard to the differentiation in the treatment meted out to men employed on the Blackrod by-pass road in relation to claims for unemployment benefit covering a period of some days towards the end of 1930?
§ Miss BONDFIELDAs my hon. Friend knows, the claims made at two offices were referred to a court of referees, and were disallowed. Claims made at a third office were allowed by the local insurance officer without reference to the court of referees. There is no action I can take in the matter.
§ Mr. DAVIESIs the right hon. Lady aware that these men numbering about
§ Miss BONDFIELDIt is difficult to make such an inquiry in respect of those who have been resident in this country for many years.