2. Lieut.-Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Minister of National Insurance whether he is prepared to consider the holding of stocks of clothing by the 564 Assistance Board, in order that those entitled to relief in kind may so obtain their clothing, thus getting better value for their money.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsNo, Sir, I do not think it would be practicable for the Assistance Board to administer a system of relief in kind on the scale suggested by the hon. and gallant Member.
Lieut.-Colonel HutchisonIs the Minister aware that this system is being operated with great benefit to the recipients by a number of local authorities, and notably in Glasgow; and will he look further into the matter, and, if necessary, see whether the Glasgow system, or some similar system, can be instituted?
§ Mr. GriffithsI am aware that the Glasgow Corporation has worked a system of this kind; but the hon. and gallant Member was asking whether the Assistance Board could adopt such a system, and he knows that raises great questions which cannot be discussed satisfactorily by question and answer.