§ 44. Mr. STEPHENasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the Glasgow Public Assistance Committee of the Glasgow Corporation are operating a 40s. maximum in granting relief; and whether he will advise the Glasgow Corporation that this practice should not be retained, in view of the hardship that it is causing to many poor families in the city?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI am informed that the maximum amount of relief normally afforded by Glasgow Public Assistance Committee to the able-bodied unemployed is 40s. per week for an applicant for himself, his wife, and dependent children. Relief is given separately for nondependent members of the applicant's family in the household and is not subject to a maximum. The Public Assistance Committee are, however, aware of their statutory duty to give adequate relief according to the circumstances of each individual case. Any applicant who is dissatisfied with the amount of relief granted to him by the committee has a statutory right to complain to the Department of Health.