HC Deb 30 November 1922 vol 159 c918W
Mr. D. SOMERVILLE

asked the Minister of Labour, as representing the Ministry of Health, what is the average annual cost of the 7,405 children maintained on 1st July in Poor Law institutions?

Major BOYD-CARPENTER

I regret that the information asked for by the hon. Member is not available. No separate accounts are kept as to the cost of the children referred to, many of whom I are newly-born babies or infants in arms.