HC Deb 25 November 1927 vol 210 c2212W
Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of persons, giving the number of men and women, respectively, who have applied for unemployment benefit in Devonport during the last six months, and the number of men and women refused, respectively?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The following table shows the number of claims to benefit (including repeat claims by the same individuals) made at the Devonport Employment Exchange, and the applications for extended benefit considered by the local employment committee at Devonport in the period 10th May to 14th November, 1927:

to give facilities for the passing into law this Session of the Mental Deficiency Bill?

The PRIME MINISTER

The Government may be able to find time for this Bill, but the final decision must, of course, depend on the state of business.