HC Deb 17 March 1926 vol 193 c450W
Mr. T. THOMSON

asked the Minister of Labour the number of cases in the Middlesbrough area in which he was unable to accept the original decision of the rota committee as regards applications for extended benefit during the past six months?

Mr. BETTERTON

During the period 15th September, 1925, to 8th March, 1926, my right hon. Friend has been unable to accept the recommendations of the Middlesbrough Local Employment Committee in 286 cases out of a total of 21,923, recommended by them for allowance of benefit.