§ 2. Mr. ROWSONasked 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. BROWNIt will not be possible to do this in all cases, but it will be done as far as is practicable.
§ Mr. ELLIS SMITHWill 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. SPEAKERThat does not arise on this question or answer.