Mr Hugh Lawrie
Former MP for Stalybridge and Hyde
Former MP for Stalybridge and Hyde
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23. asked the Minister of Labour if the reported statement of a member of the Stalybridge Court of Referees has been brought to her notice that 600 out of 900 cotton workers in Stalybridge had been disallowed benefit for refusing to accept domestic service; and if she will inquire into this matter and state what are the facts?
In view of the disparity between the figures in the reply and those in the question, what steps does the right hon. Lady propose to take with the member of the Court of Referees who was responsible for the statement to which wide publicity has been given?
41 and 42. asked the Minister of Labour (1) the total number of cotton workers who, owing to unwillingness to accept domestic service, have been refused unemployment benefit in each of the following towns: Stalybridge, Hyde and Dukinfield; (2) how many cotton workers have been refused unemployment benefit in Stalybridge on the grounds of refusing canteen employment; and what are the similar...
Former MP for Stalybridge and Hyde
Entered the House of Commons on 30 May 1929 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 7 October 1931 — General election
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