Unemployment Benefit (Disregards)

Mr. McCrindle
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will amend Regulation 7(i)I of the National Insurance (Unemployment and Sickness Benefit) Regulations, 1967, to enable a person to earn a higher figure than 33½p per day before unemployment benefit is disallowed.

Sir K. Joseph
No, but the matter will be kept under review.