HC Deb 09 May 1923 vol 163 c2384W
Mr. D. SOMERVILLE

asked the Minister of Health whether he will consider the possibility of issuing instructions to each board of guardians throughout the country to prepare tables showing the numbers of disabled men who have been afforded by them shelter and relief during the past six months, and how many of such men were receiving assistance on 21st April, 1923; and whether he is aware that boards of guardians work on the case-paper system, which would furnish without difficulty the information desired, and that they would respond with alacrity on such a matter?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I have been considering this matter, and I should be glad if my hon. Friend would give me an opportunity of discussing with him the practicability of obtaining a reliable return.