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Dispensary Plan Faces Poor Law Board Skepticism
A column argues that poor relief districts mainly need a robust dispensary system rather than costly new buildings. It cites 4000 paupers in Westminster and laments frequent Board changes reducing policy clarity. It urges a unified, accountable Poor Law Board with real authority and predicts dispensaries will rise once Goschen's bill passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
St. Margaret and
St. John
Westminster
W. H. Smith
Poor Law Board
Rowland Hill
Bethnal Green
Marylebone
Goschen
Board of Guardians
Council of the Poor Law Medical Officers’ Association
Rogers
House of Commons
Council
Hackney Guardians
Commons OF
Great Britain and Ireland
Joseph Rogers
Poor Law Medical Officers’ Association
Sheweth