§ Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Labour the number of applications for extended benefit that have been made to the Walworth Road (Borough) Employment Exchange for the Southwark area during the last three months, and the number granted and refused, and similar figures for the corresponding period a year ago?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe following Table gives the information desired:
750WResults of applications for Extended Benefit considered by the Local Committee at the Borough Employment Exchange.
— 16th November 1926–14th February, 1927. 17th November, 1925–8th February, 1926. Applications considered. 3,717 3,863 Applications allowed. 2,055 2,603 Applications disallowed. 1,662 1,260