§ 13. Mr. Daggarasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that, as a result of a young man engaged in the mining industry having received an increase in his wage of 2s. per week because of the increase in the cost of living, the local officer of the Unemployment Assistance Board at Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, is deducting that amount from his father's, Mr. J. Thomas's allowance; and whether he is prepared to take the necessary action to prevent the continuance of this practice, as no financial benefit accrues either to the family or to the young man because of the recent increase in wages?
§ Mr. E. BrownI am making inquiries into this matter, and will communicate with the hon. Member in due course.