HC Deb 05 August 1907 vol 179 cc1514-5

Return ordered, "showing, in respect of each Poor Law union in England and Wales, the total number of persons (excepting lunatics in county and borough asylums, registered hospitals, and licensed houses, and casual paupers) who were relieved by the guardians at any time during the twelve months ending the 30th day of September, 1907, classified according to (a) the aggregate length of time for which each person received relief, and (b) the number of times on which relief was granted to each person, together with the following particulars respecting the persons so relieved: — (1) The number of men, women, and children, respectively, distinguishing (a) persons relieved singly, and (b) heads of families and their dependants; and (2) The number of adults and children, respectively, who received (a) indoor relief only, (b) outdoor relief only, distinguishing persons who received only medical relief, and (c) both indoor and outdoor relief." — (Mr. John Burns.)