HC Deb 22 July 1929 vol 230 cc936-7W
Sir R. GOWER

asked the Minister of Labour how many decisions by insurance officers in the Chatham and Gillingham (Kent) district disallowing claims to unemployment benefit were reversed on appeal to courts of referees during the period 14th May to 10th June, 1929?

Miss BONDFIELD

During the period 14th May, 1929, to 10th June, 1929, 62 appeals by applicants for benefit against the decisions of insurance officers were considered by courts of referees in the Chatham and Gillingham district, of which 10 were recommended for allowance, and 52 for disallowance.