§ Mr. ALLEN PARKINSONasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that Martin Hastings, 25, Lime Street, Wigan, who was in receipt of unemployment benefits up to 25th February, 1922, owing to the colliery where he was employed closing down, and that on the above date he filled up a form claiming an extension of benefits, which was rejected by the Committee; and whether, in view of the facts that the colliery is still closed down and that this man has a wife and two children dependent upon him, he will have inquiries made into this case at once and an extension of benefits made?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI am having inquiries made into this case, and will communicate the result to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. T. GRIFFITHSasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware, that a workman, who was discharged from his employment in Torrington, North Devon, in January, was informed at the Employment Exchange, after a lapse of seven weeks, during which he had received no unemployment benefit, that he was suspended for six weeks for misconduct; that on appeal the local committee found in favour of the man; and that, although two weeks have since elapsed, he has not yet received benefit; and whether he will inquire into the causes of the delay?
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§ Dr. MACNAMARAI am having inquiries made in the case of the workman referred to, and I will communicate the result to my hon. Friend.