HC Deb 28 May 1924 vol 174 c442W
Sir R. ASKE

asked the Minister of Labour what would be the extra cost involved if benefits under the Unemployment Insurance Acts commenced immediately upon cesser of employment instead of after the present waiting period?

Mr. SHAW

It is difficult to form an estimate, but the cost at the rates proposed under the Unemployment Insurance Bill would probably be from £8,000,000 to £9,000,000 per annum.