§ 61. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Health how many local authorities have estimated for public assistance expenditure for the year 1933–34; and in how many cases the estimate is an increase over the year 1932–33?
Sir H. YOUNGLocal authorities are not required to send copies of their estimates to my Department. I regret that the information desired by the hon. Member is therefore not available.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSCould the right hon. Gentleman state how many local authorities have intimated to his Department what the estimated increase in public assistance expenditure will be for the coming financial year?
Sir H. YOUNGI explained to the hon. Member that there is no obligation upon the local authorities to give information to me. It. is only casually, through deputations and so on, that I receive such information.