§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Socia Services if he has any plans to alter the full extent norma rule in order that those working part-time will be able to claim benefit for the remaining week days.
§ Dr. BoysonWe have no plans to alter the full exten normal rule for those claiming unemployment benefit and working part-time. The provision has existed since the inception of the national insurance scheme and is safeguard against benefit being paid for days on which the claimant would not normally work. It does not apply in consideration of claims to supplementary benefit.