asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that Joseph Burton, 1, Eagle Street, Toll End, Tipton, has been refused relief by the West Bromwich Board of Guardians and the Dudley Board of Guardians respectively; that he resided for a period of nine years within the jurisdiction of the West Bromwich Board of Guardians; that the Dudley Board of Guardians refuse relief on the ground that he has not resided in the Tipton parish for a period of six months; and, seeing that in consequence of the decision of these boards he is now destitute, will he take steps to ensure relief being given to this man from one or other of these authorities?

My attention has not previously been called to this case, but I am making inquiries, and will communicate the result to the hon. Member.