HC Deb 18 December 1902 vol 116 c1628
MR KEIR HARDIE

To ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will make a grant in aid from public funds to aid local authorities in meeting the distress now prevailing due to lack of employment.

(Answered by Mr. Ritchie.) I can add nothing to the answer given yesterday by my right hon. friend the President of the Local Government Board.