Report of the Royal Commission on the Poor Laws and Relief of Distress. : Appendix Volume XXIX. Report from General Assembly's Committee on Church Interests, with appendix.

  • Royal Commission on the Poor Laws and Relief of Distress 1905-09
Date:
1910
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    I enclose herewith a list of questions* which indicate the genetal lines of enquiry. Of course, all these questions are not equally appropriate to all Parishes, and accordingly they would need occasional modification. I am to add that the Commission desire, if possible, to receive the results of this enquiry, if made, not later than Christmas, 1907. In conclusion, I am desired by Lord George Hamilton, the Chairman of the Commis- sion, to express the hope that you will see your way to affording the Commission your co-operation in the matter. I am. Sir, Your obedient servant, {Signed) R. G. DUFF, Secretary. The Right Rev. T. B. Niven, D.D., Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Pollokshields, Glasgow. Lambeth Palace, S.E. April I5th, 1907. [COPY LETTER.] My Dear Lord George, I am grateful to you for sending me a copy of the letter you have written to the Diocesan Bishops inviting the co-operation of the parochial clergy in obtaining informa- tion for your Commission on the working of the Poor Laws. It is certain that a rich vein of knowledge and experience may thus be tapped, for there is no class of educated men throughout England who necessarily know so much about the daily Hfe of the poor as do the clergy both in urban and rviral parishes. I am sure that there will be a general readiness on the part of the Bishops to facilitate your endeavour to obtain this information. I have myself arranged for a discussion of the subject in the next Diocesan Conference of Canterbury Diocese. I will also bring the matter to the notice of the. Bishops when Convocation meets, and if there is any other way in which we can usefully further your wishes I hope you will kindly let me know.—I am, Yours very truly, (Signed) RANDELL CANTUAR. The Right Hon. The Lord George Hamilton, Royal Commission on the Poor Laws and Rehef of Distress. * For List of Questions see page 8.