HC Deb 06 October 1931 vol 257 c978
25. Mr. LONGDEN

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the changed conditions of unemployment relief, he will give an undertaking that there will be a fortnightly publication of the numbers of persons receiving relief from or through the public assistance authorities throughout the country?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Mr. E. D. Simon)

So far as my Department is concerned statistics showing the numbers of persons receiving relief from the public assistance authorities are published quarterly, and at present my right hon. Friend sees no sufficient reason for more frequent publication.