HC Deb 03 June 1937 vol 324 cc1154-5
65. Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of previously registered unemployed who are now on Poor Law relief in Glasgow?

Mr. Elliot

The total number of able-bodied unemployed persons in receipt of poor relief in Glasgow on 15th May, 1937, was 3,495 with 4,646 dependants.

Mr. Davidson

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider co-operating with the Minister of Labour in order in future to issue Poor Law relief figures along with the Ministry of Labour's reports on unemployment, so that we can understand the true position of unemployment in Glasgow?

Mr. Elliot

I think there is a very general understanding of the true position of unemployment in Glasgow.

Mr. Lawson

Can the right hon. Gentleman say why there are so many able-bodied unemployed receiving poor relief in view of the fact that the Unemployment Assistance Board is now responsible for the able-bodied unemployed?

Mr. Elliot

Not without notice.