§ Mr. SHINWELLasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that Miss Lamb, of Broxburn, was refused unemployment benefit, on the ground that she declined to accept domestic service in Edinburgh; that the young lady has been employed as a shop assistant for some years, and therefore was not competent to undertake the work offered; and whether, in view of the circumstances, payment will now be made?
§ Mr. BETTERTONI am making inquiries locally, and will communicate the result to the hon. Member.