§ Mr. LONSDALEasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that persons residing at Backaderry, recipients of outdoor relief from the Banbridge Union, county Down, are paid amounts allowed them weekly at a public-house; whether this is in accordance with the regulations of the Local Government Board; and whether he will cause inquiry to be made into this practice?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThe Local Government Board have no information as to the statement made in the question, but they are causing inquiries to be made into the matter. It is contrary to the regulations to dispense outdoor relief in licensed premises.