HC Deb 14 November 1938 vol 341 cc523-4W
Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he intends to introduce legislation in the near future to put into effect the recommendations made by the Poor Persons' Representation (Scotland) Committee in 1937?

Mr. Wedderburn

My right hon. Friend is pursuing inquiries on the subject in consultation with the Lord Advocate, and with the associations of local authorities, but he is not yet in a position to make a statement as to the prospects of legislation.

in the manner indicated, for the years referred to: