HC Deb 21 July 1939 vol 350 cc901-2W
Viscountess Astor

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will state the total amount of contributions paid into the unemployment insurance scheme during the last accounting year by employers, employed persons, and the Exchequer, respectively?

Mr. E. Brown

The contribution income of the Unemployment Fund for the financial year ended 31st March, 1939, was approximately as follows:

— General Account. Agriculture Account.
£ £
Employers (including Defence Departments.) 21,903,000 617,000
Employed persons 21,601,000 617,000
Exchequer 21,752,000 617,000