HC Deb 02 December 1925 vol 188 cc2226-7
64. Mr. T. THOMSON

asked 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. WOOD

My right hon. Friend is not aware that this suggestion is well founded.

Mr. THOMSON

Is the hon. Gentleman prepared to make inquiries, in view of the responsible evidence which can be put before him on this case?

Sir K. WOOD

If the hon. Gentleman can supply me with any facts, I will look into them.

Mr. R. RICHARDSON

Is the hon. Gentleman not aware that some of the vagrant wards in various places are said to be verminous?

Sir K. WOOD

Yes, but that is another question.