§ Mr. WESTWOODasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the expenditure on the feeding and clothing of necessitous children in the counties of Ayr, Dumbarton, Lanark, East, Mid and West Lothians, Stirling, Clackmannan and Fife for the financial year 1925–26; and what was their expenditure from the beginning of the financial year 1926 till 31st December of that year?
§ Sir J. GILMOURNo particulars are available as to the expenditure by parish councils on the feeding and clothing of necessitous children, since the records and accounts kept by these councils make no apportionment of aliment as between adults and younger persons. I have, however, ascertained the figures relating to education authorities, and with the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate them in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
County. Education Authority's Expenditure. 16th May, 1925, to 15th may, 1926. 16th May to 31st December, 1926. £ £ Ayr 1,844 29,400 Dumbarton 2,118 2,274 Lanark 1,089 4,162 East Lothian 50 8,384 Midlothian 165 13,914 West Lothian 680 1,089 Stirling 1,090 19,894 Clackmannan 157 274* Fife 5,580 62,816 * It is expected that £77 of this sum will be recovered from parish councils.