HC Deb 21 December 1925 vol 189 cc2032-3W
Mr. GILLETT

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that a large number of guardians throughout the country are publicly stating that, inasmuch as other boards are not complying with the Vagrancy Order of 1925, they also have no intention of doing so; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?

Sir K. WOOD

My right, hon. Friend is aware of the difficulty to which the hon. Member refers as regards one provision of the Vagrancy Order, and his officers are endeavouring to secure such a general compliance with the Order as will remove the hesitation felt in some quarters as to the results of impartial application of it.

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