HC Deb 25 June 1931 vol 254 cc611-2
44. Mr. LONG DEN

asked the Minister of Health if he will issue a general circular to public assistance authorities to the effect that relief should be given according to need in all cases and not withheld on grounds of lack of private address or insufficient length of residence?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I have already pointed out to local authorities that a general refusal of outdoor relief to particular classes without regard to individual circumstances is contrary to one of the first principles of Poor Law administration which requires that each case must be considered on its merits: and I see no reason for issuing further instructions.