§ Mr. JOHNasked the Minister of Labour whether he will state the total cost of the administration of the Unemployment Assistance Board for the year 1935 and the latest available date in 1936?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEADThe total cost of administration of unemployment allowances for the calendar year 1935 and for the financial year ended 31st March, 1936, was about £4,250,000. This total is analysed in the reply of 11th February to a question by the hon. Member for Consett, of whch I am sending the hon. Member a copy.