HC Deb 06 June 1904 vol 135 cc800-1
MR. TENNANT

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland, with reference to the recommendation contained in the Report of the Departmental Committee on Poor Law Medical Relief, whether the Local Government Board have considered the advisability of holding an inquiry into the system of boarding out pauper children in Scotland; and, if so, whether they will appoint a Committee.

MR. TENNANT

I beg also to ask the? Secretary for Scotland if he intends to introduce a Bill to empower the Local Government Board to prohibit pauper nursing in Scottish poorhouses, as has been recommended by the Departmental Committee on Poor Law Medical Relief.

THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. SCOTT DICKSON,) Glasgow, Bridgton

The Local Government Board are at present considering the Report of the Departmental Committee on Poor Law Medical Relief with a view (1) to have effect given to such of the recommendations as appear advisable and do not require legislation, and (2) to propose legislation in so far as that may be necessary.

MR. TENNANT

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether the matters have mentioned come under the first category or the second?

MR. SCOTT DICKSON

I must ask for notice of that.

MR. CATHCART WASON (Orkney and Shetland)

Will legislation be proposed this session?

MR. SCOTT DICKSON

It is impossible for me to say.