§ Mr. DUNNICOasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Romford Board of Guardians has ceased 240W to hold relief committees in the Ilford and Barking areas; that in. consequence applicants for unemployed relief are compelled to make a journey of five or six miles, often spend some hours before being interviewed, and then make the return journey; that these arrangements involve unnecessary hardship upon these people; and whether he will make representations to the Romford Board of Guardians with a view to other arrangements being made?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI understand that the guardians consider that it is inexpedient to continue holding relief meetings at Ilford and Barking, and that no person who is not fit and well is asked to appear before the Committee at Romford. 1 further understand that the guardians propose to consider the question of paying an additional allowance for travelling expenses. The guardians are acting within their discretion, and on the information at present before me, I doubt whether it is necessary to intervene.