HC Deb 08 July 1936 vol 314 c1209
85. Mr. POTTS

asked the Minister of Health the number of males and females, both upwards of 14 years of age, specified separately, in receipt of outdoor Poor Law relief; and the number resident in

Year. Number of persons over 16 years of age.
In receipt of out-relief. In receipt of institutional relief (excluding rate-aided patients in mental hospitals).
Males. Females. Males. Females.
1930 … … … 202,395 326,322 103,959 72,340
1931 … … … 189,259 301,560 99,566 70,677
1935 … … … 354,432 448,485 88,709 61,437
1936 … … … 338,366 446,696 83,363 59,265

The average numbers of males and females over 16 years of age in receipt of out-relief during May, 1936 (excluding persons in receipt of domiciliary medical relief only) were 312,203 and 422,769 respectively. Figures for institutional relief, distinguishing males and females, are only available in respect of 1st January.