HC Deb 23 March 1914 vol 60 cc18-9
31. Mr. CASSEL

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he has any information as to the number of insured persons suffering from consumption who are now in workhouse infirmaries; and, if not, whether he will take steps to obtain such, information?

Mr. BENN

My right hon. Friend is not in possession of the information in question.

Mr. CASSEL

Will the hon. Gentleman grant the Return which stands in my name in reference to this matter?

Mr. BENN

I do not think the Return should be asked for by the Insurance Commission.

Mr. CASSEL

Does not the hon. Gentleman think it a matter of importance that a number of insured persons suffering from consumption are at present under treatment in workhouses?

Mr. BENN

I did not mean that. I do not think the information could properly be asked for by this Department.

Mr. CASSEL

To what Department should I apply?

Mr. BENN

The Local Government Board, I think.