HC Deb 07 December 1926 vol 200 cc1929-30W
Mr. SHORT

asked the Minister of Health the total number of persons in receipt of out-door relief from the Dudley Board of Guardians, the West Bromwich Board of Guardians, and the Walsall Board of Guardians, respectively, during the current year up to 30th November, and for the corresponding period in 1924 and 1925, respectively?

Major HENNESSY

The figures are as follow:

The average number of persons in receipt, of relief in Walsall Union was:

From 1st January to 30th November:

1924 6,677
1925 6,260
1926 10,424

and in West Bromwich Union was:

From let January to 30th November:

1924 4,411
1925 4,160
1926 5,651

The information sought in respect of the Dudley Union has not yet reached me, but I will forward it to the hon. Member as soon as it is available.

Mr. SHORT

asked the Minister of Health the total amount expended by the Dudley Board of Guardians, the West Bromwich Board of Guardians, and the Walsall Board of Guardians, respectively, for the current year up to 30th November, and the amount for the same period during 1924 and 1923, respectively?

Major HENNESSY

The figures are as follow:

The total cost of out-relief in the Walsall Union:

From 1st January to 30th November:

£
1924 63,767
1925 70,177
1926 118,166

West Bromwich Union:

From 1st January to 30th November:

£
1924 49,604
1925 55,315
1926 64,035

The information sought in respect of the Dudley Union has not yet reached me, but I will forward it to the hon. Member as soon as it is available.