HC Deb 05 April 1939 vol 345 c2789
76. Mr. Anderson

asked the Minister of Labour what facilities are provided for unemployed men with families who attend for a course of instruction at a residential gas school when such men are not avail able for work at the Employment Ex change as usual?

Mr. E. Brown

In general, an unemployed man attending an A.R.P. school is not on that account debarred from receiving benefit or assistance. The arrangements under which such training is given vary in different cases, and I am taking steps to ensure that benefit is paid in all cases in which this is permissible under the existing law.

Mr. Anderson

If I bring a case to the right hon. Gentleman's notice will he inquire into it?

Mr. Brown

I will see that it is dealt with at once.