HC Deb 10 December 1936 vol 318 cc2136-7
2. Mr. ROWSON

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will arrange for unemployment benefit to be paid out to the unemployed on Wednesday, 23rd December, instead of Thursday, 24th December, this year?

Mr. E. BROWN

It will not be possible to do this in all cases, but it will be done as far as is practicable.

Mr. ELLIS SMITH

Will the Minister take steps to avoid the queueing which usually takes place at this time of year; and will he also reconsider his previous answer with regard to increasing the benefit to the unemployed?

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise on this question or answer.

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