§ Mr. Peter Griffithsasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if the provisions for the payment of unemployment benefit to men laid off due to the recent British Motor Corporation strike at Longbridge were interpreted in the same way as during the Jensen motors strike of 1961.
§ Miss HerbisonThese provisions have remained unchanged for many years. Their application to particular claims is a matter for the independent adjudicating authorities and I cannot comment on any decision which they may give. As regards the Longbridge situation appeals on behalf of some of the workers 145W who were disqualified for unemployment benefit by the insurance officer have now been made to the local tribunal and there is a further right of appeal if necessary to the National Insurance Commissioner.