HC Deb 02 April 1936 vol 310 c2099
8. Mr. ROLAND ROBINSON

asked the Minister of Labour what number of insured persons in Great Britain is definitely regarded as seasonal workers; what number of these is regarded as being entitled to less than full insurance benefit rights; and what further steps he proposes to take to improve the insurance position of seasonal workers?

Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEAD

As regards the first two parts of the question I regret that no statistics are available. No changes in the regulations affecting seasonal workers under the general scheme are at present in contemplation.

Mr. ROBINSON

Will the hon. and gallant Member consider whether some of the surplus of the Unemployment Insurance Fund cannot be used to improve the unfortunate position of seasonal workers?