§ Mr. R. J. TAYLORasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the growing practice of the public assistance authorities deducting the value of school meals from unemployment allowances; and will he have inquiries made with a view to such practice being brought to an end?
§ Sir K. WOODI am not aware of any such change of practice as is referred to; and I would point out that, in any case, I have no power to give directions to local authorities of the nature suggested.
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