§ 9. Mr. Dayasked the Minister of Labour the figure of remuneration and/or expenses paid to the chairmen of the courts of referees under the Unemployment Insurance Act for the last calendar year of which he has records?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe amount of fees paid to chairmen of courts of referees in Great Britain during the calendar year 1937 was £8,110. It is not possible to state separately the amount of other expenses of chairmen, but the total travelling and other allowances paid to chairmen, members and witnesses in connection with courts of referees was £11,990 for the same year.
§ Mr. DayDoes not the Minister think that this is an excessive sum of money to pay for the services rendered?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI cannot accept that. I think that admirable services are rendered by chairmen economically.