HC Deb 02 March 1926 vol 192 c1223
36. Mr. T. HENDERSON

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of ex-service men in receipt of parish relief in the Govan Parish Council area?

Sir J. GILMOUR

During the week ended 27th February, 1926, relief was paid by Govan Parish Council to 5,643 able-bodied unemployed men of whom 2,311 were ex-service. Information as to service is not available in the case of applicants for ordinary Poor relief.