HC Deb 01 August 1972 vol 842 c57W
22. Mr. Palmer

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what guidance is given to officers of his Department for the payment of unemployment benefit to candidates for local government office, registered as unemployed on the day of the poll.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Local Offices are advised that a person engaged in voluntary public service should be regarded as available for work if he makes arrangements to be contacted while performing that service and is prepared to leave it at short notice should a vacancy arise requiring an immediate interview.

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