HC Deb 07 March 1940 vol 358 cc583-4W
Mr. S. O. Davies

asked the Minister of Labour what is the total number of insurable workers unemployed in the borough of Merthyr Tydfil, and the numbers in receipt of unemployment insurance benefit and unemployment assistance, respectively?

Mr. E. Brown

I am having the available figures extracted and will forward them to the hon. Member in due course.

that the present basis, applying to 1914 conditions, cannot be said to give an accurate account of the present rise in the cost of living?

Mr. E. Brown

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which was given on 25th January to the hon. Member for Stoke (Mr. E. Smith).

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