HC Deb 21 May 1924 vol 173 c2188
41. Sir W. DAVISON

asked the Minister of Health whether he can inform the House as to the precise, or approximate, number of aliens who are in receipt of relief from guardians in the East End and in other parts of London?

Mr. WHEATLEY

I regret that the information desired by the hon. Member is not available.

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Have these guardians any power to prevent the payment of relief to aliens?

Mr. MILLS

Is there any necessity to confine this to the East End of London? Would it not be possible to give an interesting list of aliens living in idleness in the West End?

Mr. WHEATLEY

I can only say that if the guardians exceed their powers, they are subject to the ordinary laws.