§ MR. CANDLISHsaid, he wished to ask the Secretary of the Poor Law Board, If it is the intention of the Government to bring in a Bill early next Session to amend and consolidate the many Acts which regulate the administration of Relief to the Poor?
§ MR. SCLATER-BOOTH, in reply, said, it was the intention of the Government to bring in a Bill for the Amendment of the Poor Laws next Session. The question of consolidation of the Poor Laws was a very large one, and would receive the attention of the Poor Law Board during the recess.