asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware of the unreasonable delay in paying Unemployment Benefit to Nicholas Conlon, of Roseberry, Newbridge, Unemployment Insurance Card Serial No. 42130 (Newbridge Office), and whether instructions will be given to expedite payment to this man, who has been unemployed for a long period.
WRITTEN ANSWERS. - UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT.
Several claims for Unemployment Benefit have been made by Nicholas Conlon, of Roseberry, Newbridge, and it was necessary to institute legal proceedings against him in respect of one of those claims. The last claim which he made was lodged on the 18th October, 1923. As all benefit that became due on previous claims was paid, I assume that the Deputy's question has reference to the claim of the 18th October. The delay in the payment of benefit on that claim has been due to the adjustments in the claimant's account, rendered necessary by the previous legal proceedings. These adjustments have now been completed, and Mr. Conlon may expect to receive benefit at an early date.