§ Mr. BARNESasked the President of the Local Government Board if his attention has been called to the stoppage of 4d. per week from the wages of unemployed relief workmen at Hastings; and if he can direct that the 4d. be paid out of public funds?
§ Mr. BURNSMy attention has been called to this matter. The Local Government Board are not empowered to direct the payment of the sums referred to out of public funds.