§ Mr. Cassellsasked the Minister of Labour (1) how many persons, including dependants, in Dumbartonshire were, on the latest date for which figures are available, in receipt of payments from the Unemployment Assistance Board; and what is the total weekly payment involved;
(2) how many persons, including dependants, in Dumbartonshire were, on the latest date for which figures are available, in receipt of standard unemployment benefit; and what is the total weekly payment involved?
§ Mr. E. BrownThe following table gives the available information regarding the numbers and amounts of payments through Employment Exchanges in Dumbartonshire in the week ended 15th January, 1937:
— Number of Payments. Amount Paid. £ Unemployment Assistance. 3,598 4,522 Unemployment Benefit: General Scheme 2,619 2,475 Agricultural Scheme 27 26 The figures do not include payment of benefit through associations, for which a geographical analysis is not available. Statistics showing the number of dependants in respect of whom payment was made in the week in question are not available, but at 23rd November, 1936, the latest date for which figures are available, the authorisation of benefit in this area included payment for 99 dependants on the average for every 100 claims. Corresponding particulars are not available in respect of applicants for unemployment allowances.