64. Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that vagrants are committing crime and surrendering to the police to obtain shelter in prison, owing to the shortage of food supplied to the vagrants and the general bad conditions accorded to them; and whether he will take action in the matter?
§ Sir K. WOODMy right hon. Friend is not aware that this suggestion is well founded.
Mr. THOMSONIs the hon. Gentleman prepared to make inquiries, in view of the responsible evidence which can be put before him on this case?
§ Sir K. WOODIf the hon. Gentleman can supply me with any facts, I will look into them.
§ Mr. R. RICHARDSONIs the hon. Gentleman not aware that some of the vagrant wards in various places are said to be verminous?
§ Sir K. WOODYes, but that is another question.