HC Deb 21 March 1935 vol 299 cc1353-4
24. Mr. CLEARY

asked the Minister of Health how many public assistance committees have decided to make extra allowances for Jubilee week?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Mr. Shakespeare)

I regret that my right hon. Friend has not the information required to answer the hon. Member's question.

Mr. CLEARY

Is it possible to obtain the information?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

I will see what can be done.

Major COLFOX

Can he say whether any allowance will be made to the income tax payer in order that he too may join in these celebrations?

3. Mr. CLEARY

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that many public assistance committees have decided to make extra allowances for Jubilee week; and whether, in view of the consequent differentiation between sections of the unemployed, the Government will reconsider its decision regarding the question of extra allowances during Jubilee week for persons in receipt of unemployment benefit?

Mr. STANLEY

I am afraid that I cannot add to the replies which have already been given on this subject.

Mr. LOGAN

Are we to understand that legislation is necessary for this purpose, and, if so, are the Government prepared to bring in such legislation?

Mr. STANLEY

I think the hon. Member had better refer to the previous replies which have been given.