HC Deb 21 July 1937 vol 326 cc2232-3W
Mr. Mainwaring

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will state the numbers of applicants for unemployment assistance at each of the exchanges at Ferndale. Porth, Tonypandy and Treorchy; and what proportion have had full determinations and partial determinations, respectively, under the regulations?

Mr. E. Brown

The numbers of applicants for unemployment allowances on the registers of the Ferndale, Porth, Tonypandy and Treorchy (including Ton Pentre) Employment Exchanges at 21st June, 1937, were 2,650, 2,219, 3,260 and 2,891, respectively. As regards the second part of the question I would point out that allowances may be adjusted under the regulations by way of increase or decrease on account of rent, special circumstances, or other matters within the discretion of the Board's officer. No information is available as to the numbers in which such adjustments have been made, either by way of increase or decrease, or in which no adjustments have been necessary.

Mr. Mainwaring

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will state the number, respectively, of married and single applicants for unemployment allowance at each of Ferndale, Porth, Tonypandy and Treorchy Exchanges in June, 1936, and the latest available date?

Mr. E. Brown

I regret that this information is not available.

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