§ 64. Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Minister of Labour the amount of the total cuts per week suffered by unemployed persons in Greenock since the standstill allowances were departed from and the amount of the average cut per week to date; and what are the corresponding figures for Leith?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Butler)Information precisely in this form is not available. On 17th September last the number of applicants for assistance receiving allowances which had been reduced by way of adjustment of "standstill" arrangements, otherwise than on account of personal earnings, was 125 in the board's administrative area of Greenock, and 199 in Leith. It is estimated that the amount of the reduction averaged about 3s. in Greenock and under 2s. in Leith.
§ Mr. GibsonIs there any reason for the disparity between these two amounts?
§ Mr. ButlerThese amounts were arrived at upon the advice of the respective advisory committees in the areas.