SIR WALTER FOSTER (Derbyshire, Ilkeston)To ask the President of the Local Government Board whether he is aware that in some cases difficulty has arisen from poor women being unable to obtain assistance in their confinements in consequence of unregistered mid wives having been warned not to attend such cases, and no others being available; and whether, under these circumstances, he will issue an Order pointing out to the boards of guardians the duty of the relieving officers to grant midwifery orders to women destitute of the means of procuring medical attendance.
865 (Answered by Mr. Gerald Balfour) No case of the kind referred to has been brought to my notice. If the hon. Member is aware of any such cases, and will furnish me with particulars of them, I will cause inquiry to be made and will consider what action should be taken.