HC Deb 17 December 1925 vol 189 cc1668-9W
Mr. W. BAKER

asked the Minister of Health the numbers in receipt of Poor Law relief in Great Britain for August, September and October of 1924 and 1925, respectively, giving the figures for indoor relief, outdoor relief and totals?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The number of persons in receipt of Poor Law relief in England and Wales on the last Saturday in each of the months mentioned is shown in the following statement. (Lunatics in asylums, casuals and persons in receipt of domiciliary medical relief only are not included in the figures given.)

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I am having inquiries made, and will communicate with the hon. Member.

Mr. WILLIAMS

also asked the Minister of Health the amount paid out in Poor Law relief by the Thorne Board of Guardians to persons in receipt of compensation or persons whose compensa- tion claims are still sub judice for the quarter ending 31st March, 1925, and the two subsequent quarters?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I am having inquiries made, and will communicate with the hon. Member.

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