§ Mr. SHERWELLasked the President of the Local Government Board whether the Lambeth Board of Guardians, at their meeting on 11th November, decided that in order that the Poor Law school children may have an opportunity of appreciating the position of national affairs, the usual practice of allowing each child an egg for breakfast on Christmas morning be suspended this year; and, if so, whether he will make representations to the Board advising the adoption of other and more desirable means of educating Poor Law school children in national affairs?
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§ Mr. WHITEHOUSEasked the President of the Local Government Board whether his inspectors approve dietary tables in Poor Law schools; if so, whether he is aware that the Lambeth Board of Guardians have decided to abolish the custom of allowing the children under their care an egg on Christmas morning in order to teach them patriotism; and whether he will take steps to see that the Lambeth Poor Law children are adequately fed on Christmas Day?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThe Local Government Board's approval is not required to the giving of extra fare at Christmas time. It rests with the guardians to decide what additions may be made. I understand that the resolution referred to in the questions may be further considered by the guardians at their next meeting.