HC Deb 23 March 1939 vol 345 cc1429-30
12. Mr. J. J. Davidson

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of persons employed on unemployment administration, and the total cost of such administration in Scotland for the years ended January, 1937, 1938 and 1939, respectively?

Mr. E. Brown

As the answer includes a table of figures I will circulate it, if I may, in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Davidson

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether there has been an increase in the cost of administration in Scotland?

Mr. Brown

There are two sets of figures, one showing an increase and the other a decrease.

Following is the answer:

The average number of persons employed on the administration of unemployment insurance and unemployment assistance and the total cost of such administration in Scotland were approximately as follow:

Year ended 31st March. Number of Staff (Ministry of Labour and Unemployment Assistance Board).
1937 … 3,912
1938 … 4,415
10 months ended 31st January, 1939 … 4,573
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