HC Deb 21 March 1923 vol 161 c2592W
Mr. PHILIPSON

asked the Minister of Labour what is the total amount paid by this country since the end of the War for the relief of unemployment?

Sir M. BARLOW

As stated by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in reply to a question on 9th March, it is estimated that the total expenditure for the relief of unemployment between 1st April, 1919, and 3rd March, 1923, by the State and local authorities, including existing commitments, is £400,000,000.