asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total sum paid in respect of unemployment assistance benefit during the first week in each of the months January to June inclusive, in each of the years 1934, 1935 and 1936.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Unemployment Assistance Benefit.
I am circulating with the Official Report a statement containing the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
The total sums paid in respect of Unemployment Assistance during the first week in each of the months, January to June inclusive, in each of the years, 1934, 1935 and 1936, are as follows:—
|
First Week in the Month of |
Amount Paid |
||
|
Year, 1934 |
Year, 1935 |
Year, 1936 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
January |
Nil |
27,883 |
32,520 |
|
February |
Nil |
34,817 |
35,073 |
|
March |
Nil |
34,736 |
33,556 |
|
April |
Nil |
34,748 |
30,435 |
|
May |
2,017 |
33,082 |
29,980 |
|
June |
6,569 |
33,072 |
27,472 |