§ Mr. Ralph HowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment under what circumstances an unemployed person earning £53 per week can receive unemployment benefit.
§ Mr. BurtI have been asked to reply.
Unemployment benefit is not payable for any day on which net earnings exceed £2 and for any benefit week in which net earnings equal or exceed the lower earnings level for the payment of national insurance contributions—currenity £54.
There are more generous rules for those undertaking public duties such as manning a lifeboat or serving as a member of the territorial or reserve forces.