HC Deb 01 March 1929 vol 225 c2338W
Dr. SHIELS

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of persons in receipt of poor relief in Scotland at a recent date, distinguishing between indoor relief, out-door relief to the able-bodied unemployed, and other out-relief I

Sir J. GILMOUR

The number of poor in Scotland at 15th May, 1928, the latest date for which details are available, was:

information he suggests should be published, I shall be prepared to give the matter consideration in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour.