§ Sir R. ASKEasked the Minister of Labour how many persons have had their claims for transitional unemployment payment dealt with by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne public assistance committee up to the latest date, and if possible stating separately the numbers of such persons who are registered at the Walker and Heaton Exchanges; how many of such persons are still receiving full payments; how many have been reduced; and in how many cases no payment is now being made?
Mr. HUDSONBetween 12th November, 1931, and 23rd January, 1932, the Newcastle-upon-Tyne public assistance committee gave determinations on 27,809 applications for transitional payments. In 13,298 cases payment was allowed at the normal benefit rates, and in 10,337 at lower rates, while in 4,174 cases the needs of applicants were held not to justify 1657W payments being made. Statistics giving the number of these applicants who were registered at the Walker and Heaton Employment Exchanges are not available. The figures include renewals and revisions of determinations and the number of separate individuals concerned is not known. Statistics are not available showing the number in each of the classes mentioned who are now unemployed.