Mr. Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of Scottish local authorities who have made representations to him on the question of increased expenditure on local relief during the past two years?
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§ Mr. ColvilleA conference of representatives of 36 public assistance authorities in Scotland was held in October, 1937, to consider the burden on local authorities of the cost of public assistance. I have received a letter on behalf of the local authorities conveying the resolutions adopted by the conference and I am meeting a deputation from them on Saturday next in Glasgow.