asked the Minister of Labour, as representing the Ministry of Health, whether Mr. Edward Mitcham, of 87, St. Mary's Road, Leyton, is being called upon by the Woolwich Board of Guardians to pay £2 18s. 8d. per week for the maintenance of his single daughter, aged 28, under treatment for tuberculosis in the infirmary at Plumstead; and, if so, whether any steps can be taken to induce the Woolwich Board of Guardians to reduce this amount to 7s. 6d. a week, which Mr. Edward Mitcham has offered to pay to the Board?

My right hon. Friend is making enquiries about this case and will inform the hon. Member of the result.