HC Deb 06 April 1911 vol 23 c2583W
Lord HENRY CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he possesses any powers to enforce the removal of children in the workhouse; and, if so, whether he will state what those powers are?

Mr. BURNS

The Local Government Board possess general powers for the management of the poor, for the government of workhouses, and the education of the children and otherwise in connection with the relief of the poor, which would probably in ordinary circumstances be found sufficient to effect the object in view.