§ Mr. J. BUTLERasked the Minister of Health what are the duties of the women general inspectors of the Ministry of Health; what is the number of Poor Law institutions in England and Wales; and what number were inspected by women inspectors last year?
§ Mr. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAINThe duties of the women general inspectors of the Ministry of Health comprise 2359W the routine inspection of Poor Law infirmaries, sick wards and nurseries of Poor Law institutions and also of children's homes and boarded-out children. The number of Poor Law institutions in England and Wales is 722, to which 206 visits were paid by women inspectors last year.