§ Mr. DUNCAN GRAHAMasked the Minister of Labour whether employers within the area of the Lanarkshire Court of Referees for dealing with claims for out-of-work donation are advised to express an opinion as to whether the payment should be allowed by the Court; whether the chairmen of these Courts have been advised by him to accept such advice and act upon it; and, if not, whether he will advise discontinuance of this practice where it is in operation?
§ Sir R. HORNEThe answer is in the negative. The statement which is invited from the late employer of an applicant for donation is a statement of fact as to the reason why the employment terminated. It is for the Court itself to determine whether donation should be or should not be paid, after considering any statement made by the late employer and any counter statement by the applicant.