HC Deb 09 March 1920 vol 126 c1099
45. Mr. STANTON

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the children of fallen soldiers in this country in many cases are now in the workhouse; and whether he will take steps to secure that these children shall be removed to proper homes?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I have been asked to reply to this question. I am aware that there are still a number of children of deceased service men in Poor Law institutions; but I am taking all possible steps to remove every child for whose care I am responsible, unless that is absolutely incompatible with the interests of the child itself. A large number of children who were under the Poor Law have already been placed with private families. I do not wish to separate children of the same family, and it is not easy to find suitable homes when there are three or four brothers and sisters.