HC Deb 30 November 1922 vol 159 c923W
Sir R. HAMILTON

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that a crofter working for wages has been held when out of employment not to be entitled to receive any benefit in respect of insurance contributions made during employment; and whether steps will be taken by which such person may be relieved from the obligation to make contributions to an insurance fund from which he can receive no benefit?

Major BOYD-CARPENTER

In certain cases crofters who have lost employment carried on by them in addition to attending their crofts have been held to be disqualified for benefit on account of their earnings from their crofts. Such persons, if they are ordinarily and mainly dependent on the earnings from their crofts can on application obtain exemption from the payment of the worker's share of unemployment insurance contributions in

19th November, 1920. 25th November, 1921. 20th November, 1922.
Males. Females. Males. Females. Males. Females.
Batley 294 77 1,936 1,493 958 466
Morley 435 309 2,123 2,317 1,486 909
Osset Not available. 807 620 251 95
Dewsbury 790 223 2,189 1,186 1,425 381