HC Deb 04 July 1935 vol 303 c1983
8. Mr. T. SMITH

asked the Minister of Labour whether the Unemployment Insurance Statutory Committee has yet considered the inclusion of pit-head bath attendants as insured contributors to unemployment insurance; and, if so, with what result?

Mr. E. BROWN

The inquiries which are being made with a view to submitting to the Statutory Committee the question of the inclusion of these workers (and certain other groups) in the unemployment insurance scheme are not yet completed, but no avoidable delay will occur in obtaining a report from the Committee.

Mr. COCKS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that many miners have lost their unemployment benefit, after having paid contributions for many years, as a result of the present situation?

Mr. BROWN

The inquiry is nearly completed.