HC Deb 19 February 1953 vol 511 cc170-1W
Mr. Hamilton

asked the Minister of National Insurance how much unemployment benefit was paid in Scotland in 1952; and the comparable figures for each of the last six years.

Mr. Peake

The approximate amounts paid in Scotland in the years 1947–52 were:

£
1947 4,100,000
1948 3,700,000
1949 3,900,000
1950 3,900,000
1951 3,000,000
1952 4,500,000

The amount for 1952 includes payments at the increased rates of benefit from 24th July, 1952.