Poor Law Authorities (Bank Overdrafts)

27.

Sir W. de FRECE
asked the Minister of Labour, as representing the Ministry of Health, if there are any boards of guardians who have since the adjournment of this House in August been refused overdrafts by the banks; and what has happened in each of these cases?

Major BOYD-CARPENTER
My right hon. Friend is not aware of any cases of this kind since the adjournment of the House in August.