§ Mr. BROMFIELDasked the Minister of Health what was the total number of casuals, men, women, and children, at the latest date for which he has figures, and the corresponding number last year?
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Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe total number of casuals in receipt of Poor Law relief in England and Wales on the night of the last Friday in March, 1929, was 11,353, and on the corresponding night in 1928, 12,077. Figures distinguishing men, women and children are only obtained in respect of the night of 1st January in each year. The total number of casuals relieved on the night of 1st January, 1929, was 11,662, comprising 10,988 men, 497 women and 77 children.