§ 63. Sir CHARLES OMANasked the Minister of Health whether there are still any casual wards without provision for heating; and, if so, will he state the names of the unions and counties where these wards are situate and for which sex they are provided?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINYes, Sir. There are five such wards, one of which has only recently come to my notice. In three cases the guardians are taking active steps to make the necessary provision. In one the question of closing the wards is under consideration, and in the remaining case, my inspector is in communication with the guardians on the question. In the circumstances, my hon. Friend will probably not press for the information asked for in the second paragraph of his question.
§ Mr. MACKINDERIn view of the number of casual wards that are being closed, can any provision be made for those men who are tramping about from one place to another?
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think that the names of those Guardians ought to be given?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI am willing to give them if the House desires to have them. The first is Cardigan, the second Carnarvon, the third Shaftesbury, the fourth Sheppy and the fifth Holsworthy.