HC Deb 03 April 1930 vol 237 c1459
76. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Minister of Health if he will state in how many Poor Law institutions stone breaking is still imposed as a task; and what steps he is taking in the matter?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The Report of the inquiry into test work which I propose to publish deals with this matter, and I would ask my hon. Friend to await its publication.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is my right hon. Friend not aware that in the meantime stone breaking is still being given, and cannot he give the simple information for which I ask? There is nothing confidential about it.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Will the right hon. Gentleman also say when he intends to publish the Report.

Mr. GREENWOOD

I cannot say to-day, but certainly as soon as possible.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Has not the right hon. Gentleman had this matter in hand for a very long time?

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