§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Minister of Health the approximate amount last year expended by the different unions in Poor Law relief to ex-service men; how many such men were relieved; and to what extent the system of loans by guardians to ex-service men has been adopted throughout the country?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI regret that the information asked for by the hon. Member is not available.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Minister of Health whether he can inform the House of the number of ex-service men, with their dependants, receiving out-relief, the number of those resident in workhouses, and the number of those charged to local rates who are in mental institutions?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI regret that this information is not available.
§ Mr. GROVESasked the Minister of Health the number of ex-service men and dependants who are in receipt of out-relief; those resident in workhouses; those charged to local rates who are in mental institutions; and whether he can make the necessary financial recommendations to the Cabinet that no destitute ex-service man should be forced to appeal for Poor Law assistance?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave on the 3rd March, in reply to a question by the hon. Member for Newbury (Mr. Stranger).