Unemployment Fund

Mr. TINKER
asked the Minister of Labour the total amount of interest paid from the Unemployment Fund to the Exchequer from the commencement of borrowing in 1921 to March, 1930; and what she estimates will be the amount from March, 1930, to March, 1931?

Miss BONDFIELD
The total amount of interest paid from the Unemployment Fund to the Exchequer from the commencement of borrowing in 1921 to 31st March, 1930, is approximately £7,658,680. It is estimated that the amount paid during the year to March, 1931, may be in the neighbourhood of £2,250,000.