§ Mr. P. CURRAN (for Mr. William Thorne)asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he is aware that on Thursday, 8th July instant, the West Ham Board of Guardians resolved to emigrate 27 children to Canada, the large majority of whom—25—are Church of England children, under the auspices and control of a Nonconformist association, the Annie Macpherson Home of Industry; can he say whether the reports received relating to the work of the said association have been satisfactory in the past; whether each and all of the children or their parents, if any are alive have consented to be sent to Canada by a different religious body to the religion as entered in the creed register of the board of guardians; whether the parents or relatives of such children are asked whether they want the children emigrated; and if the Annie Macpherson Association guarantee employment and watch the future interests and life of children they take to Canada, as well as seeing to their religious belief?
§ The PRESIDENT of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. John Burns)I shall be glad if my hon. Friend will let me circulate the answer. [See Written Answers this date.]