§ Mr. BROADasked the Minister of Labour the total number of applicants for unemployment benefit during last year of men, women, boys and girls, respectively; how many in each class were referred to the chief insurance officer; how many claims were allowed by him; how many of those refused were taken
Claims for Unemployment, Benefit in Great Britain 3rd January, 1928, to 14th January, 1929. — Men. Boys. Women. Girls. Total. Total number of fresh and renewal claims made 3rd January, 1928, to 14th January, 1929. 7,608,954 215,337 2,122,233 174,409 10,120,933 Claims referred to Chief Insurance Officer. Total cases considered Figures not available. 824,760 Number allowed 263,575 — Males. Females. Number disallowed on the ground "not genuinely seeking work." 121,118 91,404 212,522 Cases considered by Courts of Referees 120,371 65,112 185,483 Cages recommended for disallowance on the ground "not genuinely seeking work." 25,889 25,623 51,512