HC Deb 11 November 1943 vol 393 c1272

The following Question stood upon the Order Paper, in the name of Sir HERBERT WILLIAM:

21. To ask the Minister of Labour why it was necessary to pay £1,036,000 in unemployment benefit and unemployment allowances during the 13 weeks ended 25th September, 1943, having regard to his power to direct persons to employment.

Sir H. Williams

May I ask No. 21, Sir?

Mr. Speaker

I called the hon. Member, but he did not choose to get up.

Sir H. Williams

Another hon. Member was speaking to me, and I did not hear my name called.

Mr. Speaker

I am not responsible for that.

Forward to