§ Mr. R. YOUNGasked the Minister of Health if he will inquire into the circumstances of Mrs. Pittman and her three young children, who have been granted 25s. per week by the Lewes Board of Guardians to supply all the necessaries of life under present economic conditions; whether he is aware that, owing to their destitute condition, the follow workmen of her late husband have passed round the hat to provide the children with boots; what would be the cost par week to the guardians if these people entered the workhouse; and whether he will recommend those responsible for the poor to extend more generous consideration to these people?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am making inquiries into the case, and will inform the hon. Member of the result.