§ Mr. Anthony Greenwoodasked the Minister of National Insurance how many persons were in receipt of National Assistance in Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Bacup and Ramsbottom respectively, at the latest convenient date; what were the total sums involved per week; and what were the corresponding figures in respect of public assistance or for relief for each of these towns for each year between 1919 and 1939.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsOn 27th September last there were respectively 3,991 and 2,548 assistance grants being paid through the Board's Bury and Accrington offices, at which applications from the towns mentioned are dealt with, but information which would show the comparisons desired by my hon. Friend is not available.