HC Deb 04 June 1946 vol 423 c1800
68. Mr. Julius Silverman

asked the Minister of Labour whether unemployment benefit is paid to men released from the Forces under Class B and who have had no employment provided by his Department on the expiration of their demobilisation leave.

Mr. Ness Edwards

Yes, Sir. In cases of this nature which are exceptional, unemployment benefit is payable subject to the usual conditions.

Mr. Silverman

Will the hon. Gentleman see that specific instructions are issued from his Department to local employment exchanges, because at present there seems to be some misunderstanding?

Mr. Edwards

There seems to me no reason for misunderstanding. It is generally known that these men are entitled to benefit.