§ 1. Mr. GEORGE HALLasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the great hardship and the consequent breaking up of the homes of persons in receipt of Poor Law assistance caused by the action of certain boards of guardians in refusing to authorise nonresident relief; and will he secure legislation whereby it shall be made compulsory upon all Poor Law authorities to grant non-resident relief, thus obviating the removal of recipients to other legal places of settlement?
57. Mr. W. A. JENKINSasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that in consequence of the refusal of certain boards of guardians to authorise nonresident relief great hardship, and even breaking up of homes, has been caused to many people in receipt of Poor Law assistance; and will he take steps to secure legislation whereby it shall be compulsory upon all Poor Law authorities to grant non-resident relief, thus obviating the removal of recipients to their legal place of settlement?
Mr. GREENWOODMy right hon. Friend understands that this matter is engaging the attention of the Association of Poor Law Unions in England and Wales, and he will be prepared to consider any proposals which the Association think it desirable to submit to him.