HC Deb 21 December 1932 vol 273 cc1085-6
72. Mr. THORNE

asked the Minister of Labour the salary and emoluments of the commissioner appointed to take over the duties of the Walsall Public Assistance Committee; and if he will state the reason given him by the committee for their refusal to administer the means test?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. R. S. Hudson)

The hon. Member is misinformed. No commissioner has been appointed at Walsall.

Mr. THORNE

Is it true to say that the Walsall Public Assistance Committee have refused to function? If so, what is happening? How are the people getting their pay?

Mr. HUDSON

If the hon. Member will put down a question, I shall be very glad to answer it.