asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he will state (a) the number of persons to whom unemployment assistance was paid, and (b) the amount so paid to such persons during the last week in March, June and September, 1934, 1935 and 1936.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Unemployment Assistance Payments.
A statement containing the information desired by the Deputy will be circulated with the official report.
Following is the statement:—
Number of persons to whom Unemployment Assistance was paid, and the amount so paid to such persons during the last week in March, June and September, 1934, 1935 and 1936.
1934 |
1935 |
1936 |
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Last Week of: |
Number Paid |
Amount Paid |
Number Paid |
Amount Paid |
Number Paid |
Amount Paid |
£ |
£ |
£ |
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March |
Nil |
Nil |
98,879 |
34,819 |
89,297 |
31,232 |
June |
21,654 |
9,130 |
96,791 |
34,295 |
44,962 |
20,150 |
September |
52,694 |
21,178 |
51,808 |
23,133 |
41,711 |
18,901 |