HC Deb 23 January 1913 vol 47 cc627-8W
Sir JOHN SPEAR

asked the President of the Local Government Board if persons entitled to maternity benefit under the National Insurance Act, and who will claim it in full, are entitled to midwifery orders at the hands of boards of guardians?

Mr. BURNS

As the hon. Member is aware, a person who is destitute is entitled to Poor Law relief. The question of destitution is one which must be determined by reference to the circumstances of each individual case.