HC Deb 27 June 1921 vol 143 cc1826-7W
Mr. L. SCOTT

asked the Minister of Labour the objects towards which it is proposed to apply the funds arising from the contributions paid under Section 39 (a) of the Unemployment Insurance Act, 1920, by employers in respect of masters, seamen, and apprentices to the sea service or the sea-fishing service who are neither domiciled nor have a place of residence in the United Kingdom; and when a special Order dealing with the matter will be made under Section 39 (b) of the said Act?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The fund will be utilised for the benefit of seamen who are insured under the Unemployment Insurance Acts. The interests concerned have been consulted with regard to the precise scheme to be adopted for this purpose, but agreement has not yet been reached. I am not losing sight of the matter.