HC Deb 13 May 1907 vol 174 cc639-40
*MR. REES

I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board what was the total cost of the construction and equipment of the Hammersmith Workhouse and Infirmary at Wormwood Scrubbs.

MR. JOHN BURNS

According to the information at present in my possession, the total cost, including the cost of the site, has amounted to £261,526.

*MR. REES

What is the number of paupers to be accommodated and the cost per bed?

MR. JOHN BURNS

The number of paupers to be accommodated is 780, and the cost per bed is £335.

MR. CROOKS

Where's Poplar after that?

*MR. REES

Who guards the guardians?

MR. JOHN BURNS

At this moment I am doing my best in that direction.