HC Deb 05 April 1932 vol 264 cc10-1
16. Mr. STOURTON

asked the Minister of Labour the number of claims for transi- tional payments dealt with by the public assistance committee for the borough of Salford; in how many cases full benefit was granted; in how many partial benefit; and in how many disallowed altogether?

The MINISTER of LABOUR (Sir Henry Betterton)

As the reply includes a number of figures, I will, if I may, circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

Determinations given by the Salford Public Assistance Committee on applications for transitional payments, 12th November, 1931, to 20th February, 1932.

Number of initial applications 10,181
Number of renewal applications 10,065
Total 20,246
Allowed at maximum benefit rates 6,291
Allowed at rates lower than maximum benefit rates 10,174
Needs of applicants held not to justify payment being made 3,781
20,246
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