§ Colonel ENGLANDasked the Minister of Labour what will be the estimated cost by extending transitional period benefits for a further year from April next, with the unemployment register carrying an average of 2,000,000 and 2,500,000 unemployed, respectively?
§ Mr. LAWSONIn order to answer this question, it will be necessary to make a study of contribution records and other data. These are being collected as quickly as possible, and if the hon. and gallant Member will repeat the question in the week after next, I hope to be able to furnish him with an estimate.