HC Deb 20 February 1940 vol 357 c1180W
Mr. Watkins

asked the Minister of Labour whether any arrangements are in hand for the purpose of enabling non-manual workers with incomes up to £400 per annum to be included in the scheme of unemployment insurance?

Mr. E. Brown

The Government cannot see their way, in present circumstances, to propose an extension of the social services by such a measure as that suggested.