HC Deb 10 November 1952 vol 507 cc5-6W
Mr. Lewis

asked the Minister of National Insurance how much unemployment benefit was paid at the West Ham employment exchanges during the year ended 31st October; and what were the comparable figures for the previous 12 months.

Mr. Turton

Unemployment benefit paid at the employment exchanges at Canning Town and Stratford amounted to £75,685 during the year ended 31st October, 1952, compared with £43,269 during the year ended 31st October, 1951.