§ Mr. G. MACDONALDasked the Minister of Labour the number of applicants for transitional benefit under the means test in Lancashire during each of
Determinations by Public Assistance Authorities on Applications for Transitional Payments. Period. Allowed at maximum benefit rates. Allowed at lower rates. Needs of applicants held not to justify payment. Total. Lancashire, Administrative County and County Boroughs. 1933. 6th February—4th March Initial applications … … … 3,356 5,692 2,519 11,567 Renewals and revisions … … … 36,259 59,387 5,188 100,834 6th March—1st April-:— … … … Initial applications …; … … 3,181 5,611 2,572 11,364 Renewals and revisions … … … 31,085 55,120 5,455 91,660 3rd April—6th May:— Initial applications … … … 3,832 6,710 2,777 13,319 Renewals and revisions … … … 44,732 74,950 5,793 125,475 Wigan County Borough. 6th February—4th March Initial applications … … … 133 49 28 210 Renewals and revisions … … 1,901 711 87 2,699 6th March—1st April:— Initial applications … … … 142 40 29 211 Renewals and revisions … … … 1,886 723 54 2,663 3rd April—6th May:— Initial applications … … … 169 63 41 273 Renewals and revisions … … … 2,311 876 65 3,252 The figures for renewals and revisions relate to applications, and the number of separate individuals concerned is not available.