HC Deb 28 April 1925 vol 183 c44W
Colonel DAY

asked the Minister of Health the number of ex-service men and their dependants who are receiving outdoor relief, those resident in the workhouse, and those who are in mental institutions and charged to local rates, respectively; and whether, if such information is not now available. he will collect same for early presentation to this House

Mr. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN

A Return on this subject was obtained a year ago, and I have sent the hon. and gallant Member a copy. I do not think that the value of this Return is such as to justify me in imposing upon Poor Law authorities the considerable trouble and expense which the preparation of a further Return would involve