National Insurance for Unemployment

What is the name and date of the national insurance legislation responsible for unemployment?

The National Insurance Act 1911

Who made contributions and for how much?

Insured workers, their employers and the Govt each paying 2 ½ d/week

What types of industry & worker were covered by unemployment insurance?

Trades that regularly experienced seasonal/cyclical unemployment (e.g. building/shipbuilding)

How many workers were covered by national insurance for unemployment?

2.25 mil

How much employment benefit would an insured worker receive & for how long?

7s/week for 15 weeks maximum