HC Deb 17 June 1938 vol 337 cc577-8W
Mr. Kelly

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will give the number of applicants for help under the Unemployment Assistance Board in Rochdale each month made since 1st June, 1920 and 1930, respectively?

Mr. Cooper

The following statement shows the numbers of Naval Rating and Royal Marine ranks at present in receipt of annuities of £20 and £10 as holders of the conspicuous gallantry medal:

during 1937 and to date, with the monthly cost of such help?

Mr. E. Brown

The following table shows the average weekly numbers of payments of unemployment assistance allowances (exclusive of payments in supplementation of insurance benefit) made through the Rochdale Employment Exchange in each month in 1937 and 1938, and the total amounts paid in each month:

Period. Average weekly numbers of Payments. Total Amount Paid.
1937 £
January (5 weeks) 1,762 9,638
February (4 weeks) 1,664 7,329
March (4 weeks) 1,673 7,245
April (5 weeks) 1,752 9,465
May (5 weeks) 1,670 9,216
June (4 weeks) 1.575 6,592
July (4 weeks) 1,482 6,297
August (5 weeks) 1,536 8,232
September (4 weeks) 1,530 6,471
October (4 weeks) 1,521 6,422
November (5 weeks) 1,507 7,998
December (5 weeks) 1,536 8,337
1938.
January (4 weeks) 1,566 6,902
February (4 weeks) 1,563 6,769
March (4 weeks) 1,557 6,724
April (4 weeks) 1,595 6,950
May (5 weeks) 1,626 8,666