§ Sir K. WOODasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that the employés of the Bradford City Tramways have been exempt from the Unemployment Insurance Act since December, 1923, and are still waiting for their contributions paid before that date to be refunded to them; and what steps is he taking to accelerate these payments?
§ Miss BONDFIELDClaims for the refund of contributions paid by certain employés of the Bradford Corporation have been lodged with the Department from time to time since 21st May of this year, the latest being received on 17th June. The claims to hand now cover over 4,000 workpeople, and amount in aggre-818W gate to over £27,000. The examination of these claims is proceeding expeditiously, and repayment will be made as early as possible.