The Manchester Courier published this information :
In 1850 the cost of relief of the poor of Rochdale Union was£9,609 with the average amount for each pauper being £3.9.0.
Thomas Livsey said it was better to give temporary relief than compel a man to enter a workhouse, as he then lost self-respect and would probab;y become a confirmed pauper.
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