HC Deb 01 May 1961 vol 639 cc73-4W
The Earl of Dalkeith

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will give the total cost of all benefits paid out in each of the last three years in respect of unemployment in Scotland.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

The cost was as follows:

£million
1958 1959 1960
National Insurance unemployment benefit 10
National Assistance in respect of unemployment 3
Total 11½ 14½ 13