HC Deb 01 May 1935 vol 301 cc362-3
28. Mr. DENVILLE

asked the Minister of Health whether he has any further information to give the House regarding the deductions from Reservists' pay when assessing their needs under public assistance?

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

My right hon. Friend has had enquiries made into the practice in the two places of which my hon. Friend has informed him, and has just received the information, with which I will furnish him. My right hon. Friend has not received other complaints.

Mr. DENVILLE

I beg to give notice that, as we can get no satisfaction, I intend to raise this matter on the Motion for the Adjournment.

53. Mr. DENVILLE

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has any further information to give the House regarding the deductions from Reservists' pay when assessing their needs under the Unemployment Assistance Board?

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

I cannot add to the reply given by my right hon. Friend on 11th April to the hon. Member for Spenny-moor (Mr. Batey) on this subject.

Mr. DENVILLE

Arising out of the answer, I beg to give notice that I intend to raise this matter on the Adjournment to-night.