§ Mr. KIRKWOODasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the Glasgow Public Assistance Committee have decided that all adults representing households on relief shall receive an extra half-crown during the Silver Jubilee week; and whether he will recommend the other local authorities to do likewise?
§ Sir G. COLLINSAs regards the first part, I am aware of the proposal referred to. As regards the second part, local authorities have already been informed by a Scottish Office circular dated 18th February last of the conditions under which expenditure, including provision for children and for persons in poor circumstances, may competently be incurred by them in connection with the Silver Jubilee celebrations. It is a matter for the discretion of each local authority.
§ Mr. McENTEEasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that the only hall available to the staff at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum in which the Jubilee of His Majesty the King can be celebrated has been officially refused for the purpose, and that this hall had been frequently used for many years for similar purposes; that the staff have offered to pay out of their own recreation club funds a sum, approximately £50, 583W towards the expenses of the celebration; and what action, if any, he intends to take?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe hon. Member appears to have been misinformed. The use of the hall by members of the staff and their families for the purpose mentioned has not been refused.