§ 102. Mr. David Jamesasked the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of registered unemployed in the county of Dorset is early-retired persons over the age of 45 years, who registered with the principal intention of maintaining their stamp contributions for sickness benefit and the retirement pension.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithAbout 20 per cent. of registered unemployed adults in Dorset are persons over the age of 45 who have retired from their normal occupations. In order to receive credit of contributions under the National Insurance Acts a registrant must be available for employment.