HC Deb 19 May 1909 vol 5 c402
Mr. LONSDALE

asked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government to carry out the recommendations of the Poor Law Commission by means of regulations and orders, as recommended by the President of the Local Government Board, or whether it is intended to propose legislation on this subject in the usual way?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)

The Reports of the Royal Commission on the Poor Law are being considered by the Government, and I am not in a position to make any statement as to the steps to be taken for carrying out the recommendations of the Commission.