HC Deb 24 March 1937 vol 321 cc2906-7
112. Mr. Foot

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has considered the request from the National Federation of Professional Workers for the raising of the salary limit in unemployment insurance to £500 a year; what answer he has returned; and whether he will consider the advisability of carrying out this suggestion?

The Minister of Labour (Mr. Ernest Brown)

I have taken note of the representations made by the National Federation of Professional Workers. The secretary of the federation has been informed that the question is under consideration.

Miss Rathbone

Does the right hon. Gentleman not intend to take notice of the recommendation of the Statutory Committee that the income limit should be raised?

Mr. Brown

I have already said that is under consideration.

Miss Wilkinson

Is the right hon. Gentleman taking into consideration the inequality between men and women as to the upper income limit? Is there to be any difference between men and women as regards the upper income limit?

Mr. Brown

The upper limit is £400.

Miss Wilkinson

Is it the same for women?