HC Deb 08 March 1922 vol 151 cc1317-8W
Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that unemployed workpeople in certain parts of Lancashire live a distance of about five miles from the Employment Exchange where they are required to register for benefit; that the cost of travelling three times per week to register amounts in some cases to as much as one-third the amount of benefit received; and, if so, whether he will take steps to remove this anomaly?

Dr. MACNAMARA

A claimant for benefit residing more than four and not more than six miles from the Employment Exchange is not required to attend more than once a week. If my hon. Friend will give me particulars of cases he has in mind, I will have inquiries made.