HC Deb 25 July 1923 vol 167 c486W
Mr. A. T. DAVIES

asked the Minister of Labour what was the amount of unemployment relief paid in the several weeks of the month of June to men and women?

Sir M. BARLOW

I assume that the hon. Member refers to unemployment benefit payable under the contributory unemployment insurance scheme. The average amount paid weekly during June was approximately £716,000.