§ 44. Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of National Insurance whether arrangements can be made for those stood off in Dagenham during holidays, without pay, to sign on and receive unemployment pay if no work is available.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe rule that unemployment benefit is not payable for days of customary or recognised holiday occurring in the course of employment is of long standing and of general application. I am, as my hon. Friend has been informed by letter, keeping a close watch on 221W the operation of the rule in the conditions of the new scheme, but so far it does not appear to have given rise to any serious difficulties in the country generally.