§ Mr. OLIVERasked the Minister of Labour whether lump sum settlements paid in respect of accidents under the Workmen's Compensation Acts are subjected to assessments for the purpose of computing the family income under the means test, or whether such sums are treated differently from other moneys not so obtained?
§ Mr. E. BROWNI am informed by the Unemployment Assistance Board that one-half of any lump sum paid to an applicant or a member of his household in commutation of weekly payments by way of workmen's compensation will be regarded as set-off against the special needs or personal requirements of the owner. The remaining half is dealt with under the Regulations in the same way as other capital assets.