§ Mr. LUMLEYasked the Minister of Health if he will collect and prepare for early presentation to the House figures with regard to the number of ex-service men, with their dependants, receiving out-relief; the number of resident in workhouses; and the number charged to local rates who are in mental institutions?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYAs at present advised it does not appear to me that I should be justified in imposing upon Poor Law authorities the considerable trouble and expense involved in the preparation of this return, which, if made, would, so far as I can see, serve no useful purpose.
§ Sir R. ASKEasked the Minister of Health the number of ex-service men and their dependants receiving out-door poor relief or resident in workhouses; and whether, if such figures are not available, he will order a return of the same?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI regret that the information asked for by the hon. Member is not available. As regards the last part of the question, I do not think, as at present advised, that I should be justified in imposing upon boards of guardians the considerable trouble and expense involved in the preparation of a Return of this nature, which, so far as I can see, would serve no useful purpose.