HC Deb 29 May 1930 vol 239 c1502W
Lieut.-Colonel AINSWORTH

asked the Minister of Labour if she is aware of the circumstances in which unemployment benefit is paid from a Socialist political club in the Bury area and of the impression which is given to claimants that it is through the agency of the Socialist party that these benefits are paid; and whether she will have this practice discontinued?

Miss BONDFIELD

As I informed the hon. and gallant Member in answer to his question on 27th February, this club is the only building in the area suitable for the purpose which it has hitherto been possible to find. I cannot think that the impression, suggested as existing by the hon. and gallant Member, could possibly be created by the use of these premises as an Employment Exchange.

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