Mr. Davidsonasked the Minister of Health whether he will state the total amount paid in poor law relief for England and Wales for the years ended January, 1935 and 1938, respectively?
§ Mr. BernaysThe total amount expended on out-relief in money and kind in England and Wales during the 12 months ended 31st January, 1935, was £18,200,976. The corresponding figure for the 12 months ended 31st January, 1938, is not yet available but the figure for the 12 months ended 31st December, 1937, was £17,461,195.