OUT-OF-WORK DONATION.

HC Deb 27 May 1919 vol 116 cc1057-8W

Mr. DEVLIN

asked the Minister of Labour whether the out-of-work donations so discharged soldiers and sailors are about to be discontinued in Ireland; and, if so, whether the Government will reconsider the matter and order the. payment of the out-of-work grant until such time as they find suitable work for the discharged and demobilised men?

Sir R. HORNE

There 'has been no alteration in the period during which out-of-work donation is payable in Ireland to discharged sailors and soldiers.