§ Mr. DEVLINasked the Lord Advocate whether he will take steps to prevent any articles made by pauper labour in Greenock workhouse being sold to the public in future; or, if not, whether he will direct that the proceeds of such sales shall be applied direct to the support of the paupers, instead of being placed at the disposal of a non-representative society?
§ Mr. UREI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given in answer to his question of 1st March. I am further informed that the articles manufactured are included in a sale of work for the charitably inclined, held in conjunction with the Christian Social Union Society. They do not compete with the open market as they are sold in excess of their intrinsic value. I do not propose to take any steps in the matter.