HC Deb 16 May 1939 vol 347 cc1202-3W
Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can state the total number of persons receiving Poor Law relief, in money or kind, in Scotland, for the years ended March, 1937 and 1938?

Mr. Colville

The number of persons in receipt of public assistance in Scotland on the 15th March, 1937, was 330,640; and on the 15th March, 1938, 229,455.