§ 46. Mr. GROVESasked the Minister of Health the number of men and women, separately, in receipt of in and out-door public assistance in the county borough of West Ham for the years ended 1924, 1929 and 1931, respectively?
Sir H. YOUNGIn 1924 and 1929 the county borough of West Ham formed part of the West Ham Union and the desired figures are not available for these years. In the year ended 31st March, 1931, the average numbers of men and women in receipt of out-door relief in the county borough, excluding those in receipt of domiciliary medical relief only, were 2,140 and 3,431 respectively. Corresponding averages are not available as regards institutional relief, but on the 1st January, 1931, 960 men and 764 women (excluding rate-aided patients in mental 2770 hospitals and casuals) were in receipt of such relief.
§ Mr. GROVESMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether his Department are quite satisfied with the way they are administering relief down there?
Sir H. YOUNGI have no reason for expressing any dissatisfaction. If the hon. Member desires a more considered answer, perhaps he will put a question.
§ Mr. GROVESNo, I am satisfied with what you have said.