43. Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Minister of Health whether he is now in a position to reply to the request for assistance based on the revised formula submitted to his Department some time ago by the representatives of necessitous areas; and, if not, whether, in view of the increasing cost of out-relief in certain districts, due to the continued growth of 1336 local unemployment, he will be able to do so before the House adjourns for the autumn?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI hope to be in a position to announce the decision of the Government on this question some time before the Adjournment.