§ Mr. J. DAVISONasked the Minister of Health what steps, if any, are being taken by the Poor Law authorities to administer adequate relief to those unemployed workers who, during the five weeks waiting or suspension period, will be unable to draw unemployment benefit; and the estimated cost to the ratepayers in those localities where unemployment is prevalent?
§ Sir A. MONDPoor Law relief is granted to unemployed persons when necessary during the waiting period, but I have not at present sufficient material to enable me to form an estimate of the cost to the rates.