HC Deb 26 July 1939 vol 350 cc1487-8W
Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Labour why, and by what authority, Mr. H. Clear, of 121, Dacre Park, Lewisham, has recently been compelled to collect his Unemployment Assistance Board allowance in two parts each week, presenting a receipted rent book before drawing the second part of the allowance?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

In view of Mr. Clear's frequent failure to pay his rent when due the Board decided that he should be required to prove by the production of a receipt that he had in fact paid it before granting any allowance in respect of rent. This action is taken under the authority of the Regulations and of the Rules relating to proof of need.