§ Mr. E. Smithasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the resolution passed by the Manchester Public Assistance Committee that the present scales of relief are not adequate to meet fully the needs of recipients of relief; and will he take steps to bring about a uniform increase throughout the country
§ Sir K. WoodI understand that the Manchester City Council have adopted a recommendation of their public assistance committee for certain increases in the rates of relief granted in the city. As regards the second part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to paragraph 6 of Circular 1662 of 22nd November, of which I am sending him a copy.