§ 44. Colonel PENRY WILLIAMSasked the Secretary to the Local Government Board if his attention has been called to an order made by the Darlington magistrates on Joseph Burnicle, of Middlesbrough, for the support of his two grandchildren; if he can say what the amount of the order was and give separately the cost to the Darlington guardians of supporting the mother and each of the children; and will he say what are the ages, respectively, of the two children?
§ Mr. HAYES FISHERMy attention has been called to this case. I am informed that the order made by the magistrates was for the repayment of 15s. per week, being the amount of the relief given to his grandchildren, for whose relief he is legally liable, and the costs of the order; that the children are aged, respectively, eight years and three months; and that the amount of the relief is not in excess of the cost which would be incurred by the guardians if the children were maintained in the guardians' homes or sent to a certified school.
§ Colonel WILLIAMSHas the right hon. Gentleman seen a report of the meeting of the Darlington Board of Guardians on Monday, when the clerk stated that an order had been made on Joseph Burnicle for the support of his daughter-in-law and two children; whether he will make further inquiries; and whether he will call for the case paper or for the decision of the guardians upon this matter?
§ Mr. FISHERThe Local Government Board have no power to go behind the order of the Court, but I am quite ready to make further inquiries.