§ 17. Mr. McGOVERNasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of able-bodied persons assisted with rent grants up to 1st May, 1932, since the Glasgow Corporation took over public assistance duties; and the total amount of assistance during the same period?
§ The UNDERSECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. Skelton)I am informed that applications for grants towards rent have been considered by Glasgow Corporation since about November, 1930. From that date up to the 1st May, 1932, 6,007 applicants have received rent grants, the total assistance given amounting to£9,751 1s. 4d.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODWill the hon. Gentleman advise other authorities to give this assistance to enable folk to pay their rent when they are right up against it, so that they shall not be thrown out?
§ Mr. SKELTONI will consider the hon. Member's suggestion.