§ Mr. Doigasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will review the unemployment benefit for seasonal workers, as the present regulations bear heavily on a comparatively small number of people.
§ Mrs. ThatcherNo. The National Insurance Scheme provides unemployment benefit for a limited period as compensation for loss of earnings. It would be unfair to the general body of contributors if seasonal workers continued to receive benefit, year after year, without limitation during periods when they have no expectation of earning.