68. Colonel Sandeman Allenasked the Minister of Health whether information can now be obtained as to the number of alien refugees who have been granted public assistance to the latest convenient date?
§ Mr. ElliotI have no reason for thinking that more than a very small number of persons falling within the category which my hon. and gallant Friend has in mind are in receipt of poor relief; and in the circumstances I do not feel justified in calling for a special return from local authorities as suggested.