§ 83. Major NATHANasked the Minister of Health whether any reforms have been carried out during the past nine months at the Belmont Poor Law institution; and what is the nature of the reports now received from his inspectors as to this institution?
§ Mr. GREENWOODSubstantial improvements, including structural improvements, have been effected during the past nine months and are still in progress. 2418 Reports recently received are favourable and encouraging.
§ Major NATHANHave the improvements in the treatment of those sent to the institution been effected, as well as improvements to the structure of the premises?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI understand that my answer refers to the last part.
§ Mr. OLDFIELDHas the change been made, by which inmates who work are to get a little pocket money?