§ Mr. Kirbyasked the Minister of Health how many persons were in receipt of public assistance in the city of Liverpool on the last available date; and what was the number on the corresponding date in 1938.
§ Mr. BevanOn 26th October, 1946, the number, excluding rate-aided persons in mental hospitals, was 13,420. On 29th October, 1938, the corresponding number was 48,420.