TRANSITIONAL PAYMENTS.

HC Deb 23 May 1932 vol 266 cc12-3

30. Mr. MANDER

asked the Minister of Labour the present position with regard to the administration of the means test in Wolverhampton?

Mr. HUDSON

Between 12thNovember, 1931, and 2nd April, 1932, 8,818 initial applications for transitional payments and 22,629 renewals were referred to the Wolverhamption Public Assistance Authority. Out of the total of 31,447 deter- minations given, payment was allowed at maximum benefit rates in 24,634 cases, and at lower rates in 5,113 cases; while in 1,700 cases the needs of applicants were held not to justify payment being made. No later figures are at present available.