HC Deb 25 July 1923 vol 167 c480W
Sir C. OMAN

asked the Minister of Health whether in the Draft Order for casual paupers now about to be issued provision will be made that casuals may be admitted to casual wards at any time between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; that notices should be placed in casual wards advising that casuals should apply to see the doctor in case of indisposition and, if found unfit to travel, should apply for admission to the workhouse; and that each Poor Law inspector shall be called upon to inspect and report on all casual wards in his district, stating whether there are proper sleeping accommodation, facilities for disinfection, and such furniture and fittings as are required by the Pauper Inmates Act of 1871 and the Casual Pauper Order of 1882?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

My hon. Friend's suggestion will be carefully considered.