HC Deb 18 May 1939 vol 347 cc1606-7
34. Mr. Riley

asked the Minister of Health the number of persons in Dewsbury receiving public assistance benefit for the last week in March, 1939, and the total cost of such assistance?

Mr. Elliot

I regret that the information is not available in the exact form asked for by the hon. Member. The average number of persons in receipt of out-relief in money and kind in Dewsbury County Borough during the four weeks ending 25th March, 1939, was 885, and the average weekly cost of the relief was £341.