HC Deb 26 February 1975 vol 887 c144W
62. Mr. Crawford

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is her estimate of the amount of unemployment benefit payable in a situation in Scotland of (a) 100,000 unemployed, (b) 110,000 unemployed, (c) 120,000 unemployed, (d) 130,000 unemployed, and (e) 140,000 unemployed.

Mr. Alec Jones

The estimated amounts, at the rate of benefit due to come into force in April 1975, are £47 million, £53 million, £60 million, £67 million and £74 million respectively.