§ Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will state the average weekly expenditure upon the relief of able-bodied persons for the six months beginning 14th May, 1934, and 13th November, 1934, or nearest convenient dates, in respect of each of the following counties: Caithness, Sutherland, Aberdeenshire, Berwickshire, Lanarkshire, and Dumbartonshire; and in respect of each of the following cities: Edinburgh and Glasgow?
§ Sir G. COLLINSThe following statement gives the information desired.
Relief of able-bodied persons. — Average Weekly Expenditure for six months beginning— 13th May, 1934. 11th November, 1934. £ £ Counties: Caithness 33 60 Sutherland 6 15 Aberdeen 261 391 Berwick 28 48 Lanark 2,014 2,164 Dumbarton 490 526 Burghs: Edinburgh 3,683 4,259 Glasgow 28,744 29,634