§ 32. Mr. STEPHENasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of men in receipt of able-bodied relief from Fraserburgh Parish Council; and the scale of relief for a man, and his wife, and for each child?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI am informed that there are 70 able-bodied men at present in receipt of relief from the parish council. The parish council have adopted no fixed scale of relief for such applicants, each case being considered on its merits by the relief committee of the council.
§ Mr. STEPHENIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is great discontent with regard to the amount that is being paid to the able-bodied unemployed in Fraserburgh, that the parish council have refused to meet a deputation representing these people, and will the Secretary of State see that enough to provide for these people is given?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI understand that the latter part of the question is incorrect and that a deputation is being received. The Board of Health have received complaints and they are making inquiries into the matter.
§ Mr. STEPHENIs the right hon. Gentleman's knowledge in regard to the reception of the deputation recent? I have in my possession a copy of a letter from the parish council refusing to receive a deputation.
§ Sir J. GILMOURMy information is quite recent, and I understand that full inquiries are being made.