§ 7. Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that James Hunter, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, died of wounds on 12th May, 1940, and his account was then in credit to the extent of £4 14s. 8d., which sum was paid to his father Robert Hunter, 44, Robertson Avenue, Greenock, on 13th June, 1940, at the post office; that, on 14th June, the unemployment allowance of £2 10s. previously paid to Robert Hunter was reduced in respect of the sum paid him from the account of his son; and whether he will take steps to secure that this deduction be repaid, and that the appropriate measures be taken to secure that no such deductions be made in future?
§ Mr. BevinI am making inquiries into this matter and will communicate with my hon. and learned Friend as soon as possible.
§ Mr. GibsonWill my right hon. Friend see that a regulation is made whereby the savings of the deceased soldier are counted as savings of the family for purposes of the Unemployment Assistance Board?