HC Deb 15 June 1936 vol 313 c633
40. Mr. T. SMITH

asked the Minister of Labour the number of cases in which additional allowance has been granted under the discretionary clause in the unemployment assistance regulations in the area covered by the Pontefract area office during 1935 and the approximate cost, and the amount so expended during the first three months of this year?

Mr. E. BROWN

I am making inquiries of the board, and will communicate with the hon. Member.

Mr. SMITH

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that it is now four months since he promised to give this information?

Mr. BROWN

The hon. Member will recollect that that was on a much wider question than this, which is about a particular case.