§ MR. CLYNESTo ask the President of the Local Government Board whether he has received communications respecting the extent of distress amongst unemployed women in Manchester; whether he is aware that no work has been found for the majority of the registered women; and whether he can, by a grant of money or by other means, assist in meeting the urgent necessities of the unemployed women.
(Answered by Mr. John Burns.) I received a communication on this subject from the town clerk of Manchester in April last, but at that time there was no Parliamentary grant available for the purposes of the Unemployed Workmen. Act. I do not find that I have since received any communication, with regard to the matter, and hence I am unable to express any opinion, with regard to it. If any application is made to me by the distress committee it will receive my consideration.