§ 25. Mr. W. BAKERasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the overcrowded condition of casual wards, he is prepared to recommend the creation of labour colonies in selected parts of England?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Sir Kingsley Wood)This matter will continue to receive my right hon. Friend's careful consideration, but he can see no prospect of being able to formulate proposals until some measure of Poor Law reform has been secured.