§ Colonel Burtonasked the Minister of Health whether he will rescind the rule whereby the public assistance boards compel a man to accompany his wife and family in the event of his being admitted to a public institution.
§ Mr. WillinkNo, Sir. I assume that the rule to which my hon. and gallant Friend is referring is that under which an able-bodied man in receipt of wages may not receive relief except in special circumstances. I am satisfied that this is a sound rule and ought not to be abolished. I am, however, inquiring into the case which I assume that my hon. and gallant Friend has in mind.