HC Deb 06 March 1929 vol 226 cc390-1W
Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the largest number of persons in receipt of relief in Scotland on any one day during the month of January, 1929?

Sir J. GILMOUR

The information desired is not available. I would refer to the reply on this subject given to the hon. Member on 26th February which contains the latest available particulars.

Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of persons in receipt of relief, exclusive of vagrants as at the last convenient date?

Sir J. GILMOUR

As at 15th September, 1928, the number of persons in receipt of relief in Scotland, exclusive of vagrants, was 209,461.

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