§ 49. Lieut.-Colonel Sir GODFREY DALRYMPLE-WHITEasked the Minister of Labour if his attention has been called to the ease of a man who, when summoned on 11th September at Birmingham by his wife in respect of a separation order and of whom it was alleged that he had £3,000 invested and 843 had been drawing unemployment benefit at 26s. per week since January last, admitted the possession of £1,400 in investment stock, the ownership of two houses, the receipt by two sons living with him of £1 each per week in unemployment benefit and by a third son of 17s. benefit; and whether steps will be taken to prevent the payment of benefit in similar circumstances in future?
§ Mr. GRAYI am having inquiries made, and as soon as these are completed I will communicate with my hon. Friend.