§ Mr. HICKSasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that recently about 30 plumbers were required in a Plymouth foundry for work which would last about three weeks; that only two were obtained, it being impossible on the score of expense to bring men from the 1842W such rates when compared with the Ministry of Labour cost-of-living index?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONThe following statement shows the varying rates of unemployment benefit since 1920 and those rates reduced to correspond to the average cost-of-living index for 1933 (January to November).
North of England to work for such a short period; and whether he will consider the possibility of payment of travelling fares in such cases?
Mr. HUDSONMy right hon. Friend is having inquiries made into the facts of this case, and will write to the hon. Member in due course.