HC Deb 14 December 1933 vol 284 c532
56. Mr. MANDER

asked the Minister of Health if he will consider the advisability of issuing a circular to public assistance committees suggesting that the question of making an extra allowance to children at Christmas time should be considered by them?

Sir H. YOUNG

Public assistance authorities are aware of their powers, under Article 19 of the Public Assistance Order, 1930, to incur reasonable expenditure on special allowances at Christmas time, and I do not think there is any need for a Circular.

Mr. MANDER

In view of the admitted inadequacy of the allowances to these children, does the right hon. Gentleman not think this would be a very appropriate Christmas present? Can he not take some action in the matter?

Viscountess ASTOR

Why not have open-air nursery schools?

Sir H. YOUNG

I have no doubt that the question and answer will secure the attention which the hon. Member desires.

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