Poor Law Board facts for kids

The Poor Law Board was a special group set up in the United Kingdom in 1847. Its main job was to manage how the rules for helping poor people were put into action. This board took over from an earlier group called the Poor Law Commission.

The Poor Law Board was created to make sure the Poor Law Amendment Act 1834 was followed. This Act changed how help was given to people who couldn't support themselves. It often meant that poor people had to go to special places called workhouses to get help.

A president led the Poor Law Board. Other important government officials were also part of the board automatically because of their main jobs. These included the Lord President of the Council, the Lord Privy Seal, the Home Secretary, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

The Poor Law Board worked for many years, helping to manage support for the poor across the country. However, in 1871, it was closed down. Its responsibilities were then taken over by a new government body called the Local Government Board.