§ 4. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Labour, whether, in the absence of any medical evidence or certificate, any officer of the Ministry or Assistance Board is competent to decide if a person registering for work is medically acceptable; and whether it is permissible for the officer to ask leading questions of applicants with a view to determining if they are medically acceptable?
§ Mr. BevinUnemployment allowances can only be paid to applicants who are "capable of work," and it is the duty of the Board's officer to satisfy himself on this point, and for this purpose to make any necessary inquiries. Where substantial doubt exists regarding an applicant's physical condition, the practice is to refer the case for medical opinion.
§ Mr. SorensenWhat is the process by which the officer decides whether an applicant is in good health; and on what ground is the applicant put off the register for the time being? Has the applicant any right of appeal in such a case?