§ Mr. MacVEAGHasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the contribution expected from local authorities in the matter of removing the Poor Law disqualification in the case of old age pensions would be exclusive of the cost of administration; and whether he was aware that as the average cost of maintenance and administration was over 4s. per head, the relief to the rates would be insignificant if the cost of administration were included?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEAs regards outdoor paupers—who will be mainly affected—the amounts actually paid in relief only will be taken into account, and the whole saving in administrative expenses will accrue to the Poor Law authorities. The case of indoor paupers is rather more difficult, but my right hon. Friend proposes, so far as may be possible, to arrange that the contribution payable shall not exceed the net saving.