HC Deb 13 April 1888 vol 324 c1190
MR. CALEB WRIGHT (Lancashire, S.W., Leigh)

asked the President of the Local Government Board, Whether the cost of elections, both in districts and County Councils, will have to be borne by candidates, or will be paid out of the rates?

THE PRESIDENT (Mr. RITCHIE) (Tower Hamlets, St. George's)

All costs properly incurred by the Returning Officers in relation to the holding of elections of Elective Councillors for County Councils and District Councils will be paid out of the county and district funds.