§ 6. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour if he has now communicated with the public assistance committees with reference to an early reconsideration of all cases of transitional payments as from 1st July?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONYes, Sir. A circular was issued to authorities on 24th May. I am forwarding a copy to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. MANDERCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is the desire of the Government that as from 1st July next there shall be an all-round increase of 10 per cent. in all transitional cases?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONIf the hon. Gentleman will look at the circular, of which I am sending him a copy, I think he will see that I have covered his point.