The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 75
Increase of Paupers and Poverty. Table No. 5
Increase of Paupers and Poverty. Table No. 5.
1891. | 1896. | Increase. | |
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No. of People dependent on the State for Support | 4,717 | 7,501 | 2,784 |
No. of "Bread-winners" out of Employment | Not given | 17,396 |
What becomes of the boast that this wonderful legislation was to find employment for every man and woman wanting work? It is clear the Government have not fulfilled their pledges. Judge it by what standard we may, it is certain that the legislation of the last six years has not only been a complete and contemptible failure, but has been most mischievous.