HC Deb 22 November 1938 vol 341 cc1537-8W
Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total number of old age pensioners in Scotland, giving separate figures for Glasgow, who

each of the foregoing categories were made during the corresponding period of the previous year; and whether he will give figures showing in each of these categories how many arrests were made of persons in the exhibition grounds or who had been there during the period prior to arrest?

Mr. Colville

The following statement gives particulars of such information as is available:

received relief in money or kind for the years ended March, 1937 and 1938?

Mr. Colville

The number of old age pensioners receiving relief in Scotland at 15th May, 1937, was 39,088 and at 15th May, 1938, 41,727. The Glasgow figures were 14,054 and 15,246 respectively. I regret that the figures for March are not available.