HC Deb 06 August 1924 vol 176 c2949W
Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Minister of Labour the number of grants made since the beginning of the year by the Civil Liabilities Committee and the average amount of such grants; and whether the committee has at its disposal sufficient funds still needed vigorously to carry on its policy of assisting ex-service men?

Mr. SHAW

The number of original and supplementary grants made from Civil Liabilities Funds from 1st January to 1st August, 1924, was 1,791. The average amount was £52. The answer to the last part of the question is in the affirmative.