HC Deb 02 March 1939 vol 344 c1480W
Mr. R. J. Taylor

asked the Minister of Health whether he will state the number of widows and their dependants, in the county of Northumberland, in receipt of public assistance; and the cost to the public assistance for the years 1932 to 1938, respectively?

Mr. E. J. Williams

asked the Minister of Health whether he will state the number of widows and dependants in Glamorgan in receipt of public assistance, and cost for 1931, and each year to date?

Mr. Elliot

Following is the answer:

Number of widow pensioners in receipt of poor relief on the 1st January in the undermentioned years.
Year. Northumberland Administrative County. Glamorgan Administrative County
1932 … 687 5,145
1933 … 762 5,334
1934 … 822 5,593
1935 … 890 5,976
1936 … 991 6,167
1937 … 1,064 6,519
1938 … 1,103 6,529
1939 … 1,105 6,525
The returns rendered to my Department do not distinguish the dependants of widows in receipt of relief. Information as to the cost of the relief given is not available in my Department.