HC Deb 11 June 1936 vol 313 cc362-3
5. Mr. MATHERS

asked the Minister of Labour the total amount paid out in unemployment benefit in Linlithgowshire during the year ended 1st May, 1936, or the nearest convenient date, and similar information for each of the preceding five years?

Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEAD

I am having the figures extracted, and will circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible.

6. Mr. MATHERS

asked the Minister of Labour the number of unemployed workers on the registers of the Employment Exchanges in Linlithgowshire on 1st May, 1936, or nearest convenient date, and what proportion of those registered are in receipt of benefit; and comparable information for each of the preceding five years?

Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEAD

As the reply includes a number of figures, I will, if I may, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. MATHERS

Will the hon. and gallant Gentleman, indicate now whether

Unemployed persons on the registers of Employment Exchanges in Linlithgowshire.
Date. Total number of unemployed persons on registers. Proportion with claims admitted for unemployment benefit. Proportion with applications authorised for transitional payments or unemployment allowances.
27 April, 1936 … 4,235 53.9 26.9
15 April, 1935 … 4,353 47.6 28.4
23 April, 1934 … 4,599 45.3 33.6
24 April, 1933 … 5,114 43.4 35.9
25 April, 1932 … 5,406 41.5 36.0
27 April, 1931 … 4,139 88.8 —
The comparability of the figures for different years is affected by the introduction of the transitional payments scheme in November, 1931, and by legislation in 1934, relating to unemployment insurance.