HC Deb 16 November 1966 vol 736 c143W
Mr. Monro

asked the Minister of Labour what was the total amount paid out in unemployment benefit in Scotland in the last three years, respectively.

Mr. Gunter

Following is the information, so far as it is available:

Financial Year (April-March) Total unemployment benefit paid£
1964–1965 … … 9,247,725
1965–1966 … … 9,240,804
April-September, 1966 … … 4,205,026