HC Deb 27 May 1937 vol 324 cc403-4
4. Mr. Day

asked the Minister of Labour how many cases have occurred during the last two years in Great Britain in which benefit has been refused to persons undergoing a course of training without pay?

Mr. E. Brown

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Day

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether there are a large number of persons in this category?

Mr. Brown

I cannot say without an examination of the records of the 1,187 employment exchanges.

Mr. Cassells

Is the Minister aware that the point raised in this question is giving great concern to omnibus employés, particularly in Scotland; and, if so, is he not prepared to have an investigation into it?

Mr. Brown

I am prepared to look into any particular case which the hon. Member cares to bring to my attention, but the hon. Gentleman who put down the question asked for a general statement about the whole country, and I cannot give that.