HC Deb 12 May 1931 vol 252 cc987-8
76. Sir F. HALL

asked the Minister of Health what was the expenditure incurred by local authorities in Great Britain during the 12 months ended 31st March, 1931, in the grant of out-of-door relief to persons who have not worked since leaving school and who had in the meantime married and had children?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Miss Lawrence)

My right hon. Friend regrets that this information is not available.

Sir F. HALL

Has the hon. Lady seen the report issued by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Public Assistance Committee of last week in which they refer to this information, and does not she think it possible to obtain it from the various municipalities?

Miss LAWRENCE

Not without an enormous amount of work, which does not appear to my right hon. Friend to be commensurate with the results which would be obtained.

Sir F. HALL

Is not the hon. Lady aware that this is an important factor, and that we ought to have the information?

Mr. McSHANE

Will the hon. Lady, in order to get the information, get into touch with Deauville?