HC Deb 13 April 1932 vol 264 cc825-6
58. Mr. McGOVERN

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons who have been refused benefit under the Anomalies Act up to 1st April, 1932, and the number in Glasgow?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. R. S. Hudson)

Up to 31st March, 1932, 179,137 claims were disallowed by courts of referees in Great Britain under the Anomalies Regulations. The corresponding figure for the Glasgow area was 8,115. The figures relate to claims and the number of separate individuals concerned is not available.

Mr. BUCHANAN

Has my hon. Friend made the inquiries he promised to make into the difference in the treatment in Glasgow as compared with Birmingham; and what has been the result?

Mr. HUDSON

The administration of the Anomalies Act is continually under review by my right hon. Friend.

Mr. BUCHANAN

Has he taken any steps to stop the mal-administration of this Act in Glasgow?

Mr. HUDSON

I do not admit that there has been any mad-administration.