MR. PIKE PEASEI beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board what is the total inclusive cost per annum per child when boarded out under the Poor Law.
§ MR. JOHN BURNSThe sums paid in respect of a child who is boarded-out vary according to the arrangement made 1362 with the foster-parent; but the amount paid for the maintenance of the child cannot exceed £13 a year. Some other payments are made for medical attendance, repair and renewal of clothing, schooling, etc. These seem usually to amount to between £2 and £3 a year.