§ Mr. ROWLANDSasked the President of the Local Government Board what has been the result of the communication which was made to the guardians of the East Preston union with reference to the death of Winifred Terry; and whether the Poor Law inspector had examined the application and report book and had impressed on the East Preston board the importance of prompt medical relief when necessary for the sick poor and the danger of interference with the duties of relieving officers in cases of illness?
§ Mr. LONGThe inspector, who was instructed to confer with the guardians, reports that arrangements have now been made which should prevent any unnecessary delay in the provision of medical relief to the sick poor of the union.