§ Mr. THORNEasked the Minister of Health why his Department have requested the Hull Public Assistance Committee to increase the staff and number of relief districts when the Hull Public Assistance Committee already have sufficient staff and relief stations and the extra cost would mean an additional expense of £400 per annum; if he is aware that charges of extravagance have been made against the Hull Public Assistance Committee and yet they have been requested to make additional expenditure; and what action he intends taking in the matter?
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§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREMy right hon. Friend does not agree that the existing relief staff in Hull is adequate to the needs of the situation, and he is satisfied that the steps which he has recommended the Council to take are necessary in the interest of efficient administration.