§ 24. Mr. KIRKWOODasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the poverty that has existed all the summer, and the suffering which the approach of winter will cause to the unemployed who have been unable to buy new clothes, bedding, and furniture for years, he will state what arrangements the Government are making to prevent further suffering?
§ The MINISTER of HEALTH (Sir Hilton Young)The responsibility for providing food, clothing and shelter for those who are in need, whether on account of unemployment or not, rests with the public assistance authorities. As regards England and Wales, I am watching the situation closely, and I am satisfied that the resources of the autho- 1950 rities will be equal to any additional strain which may be placed upon them.