29. Lord HENRY CAVENDISH-BEN-TINCKasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Berks, Bucks, and Oxford Vagrancy Committee have passed a resolution to close the Newport Pagnell casual wards; that the Newport Pagnell Board of Guardians is strongly opposed; that if this proposal is carried out it will involve a journey 30 miles on the one road between casual wards and on the other road 27 miles; and whether he will use his influence with the Bucks, Berks, and Oxford Vagrancy Committee to prevent this ward being closed down?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have received representations on this matter from the Newport Pagnell Board of Guardians, but as yet have no application from the Vagrancy Committee in regard to it. I shall give careful consideration to all relevant matters before deciding upon any application that may be made to me.