asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will state the total sum paid to public authorities from the Exchequer during the year ended 31st March, 1937, in respect of relief schemes.
Written Answers. - Relief Schemes Grants.
The Employment Schemes Vote is under the control of the Department of Finance. During the financial year which ended on the 31st March, 1937, a sum of £384,928 14s. 9d. chargeable to the Vote was paid to local authorities through my Department.