§ Mr. LAWSONasked the Minister of Labour whether he will furnish a return showing for the insurance years 1924–25 and 1925–26 the aggregate amounts paid in unemployment benefit and received in contributions from the workers, employers, and the State, respectively?
§ Mr. BETTERTONThe following Table gives approximate figures
— Insurance Year 1924–25. Insurance Year 1925–26. £ £ Total Benefit 44,570,000 43,660,000 Contributions— Workers 17,340,000 15,790,000 Employers 19,280,000 17,760,000 War Service Departments (for Ex-service Men). 300,000 340,000 Exchequer 13,150,000 13,000,000 50,070,000 46,890,000 In addition to Unemployment Benefit the Unemployment Fund bore charges in respect of administration, interest and compensatory payments in respect of abolition of refunds, etc. The amount of the Exchequer contribution for the insurance year 1925–26 is subject to adjustment.