§ Mr. HICKSasked the Minister of Labour the number of cases during the last convenient period of 12 months in which it was found necessary to discharge members of his staff for collusion with members of the public in connection with fraudulent claims for unemployment insurance benefit or for negligence or irregularities contributing to fraud; and how many of such persons were temporary or unestablished employés?
§ Sir H. BETTERTON:During the 12 months ended 31st October, 1932, it was 537W found necessary to discharge 13 members of the staff (11 of whom were temporary or unestablished) for collusion with members of the public in connection with fraudulent claims for unemployment insurance benefit or for negligence or irregularities contributing to such fraud.