§ 68. Mr. Julius Silvermanasked 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 EdwardsYes, Sir. In cases of this nature which are exceptional, unemployment benefit is payable subject to the usual conditions.
§ Mr. SilvermanWill 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. EdwardsThere seems to me no reason for misunderstanding. It is generally known that these men are entitled to benefit.