§ Sir E. GRAHAM-LITTLEasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction felt in many Surrey parishes in consequence of the inadequate opportunities being afforded to their representatives of obtaining consideration of their objections to being absorbed in other towns under the Local Government Act, 1929; and whether he is prepared to investigate any case which may be brought to his notice?
§ Mr. L. SMITHasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that certain parishes in Surrey which it has been proposed to absorb into other urban districts or boroughs have not been given, by means of a departmental inquiry, the opportunities allowed under the Local Government Act, 1929, to express their views with regard to such changes; and, in view of the complaints which have been made with regard to this matter, will he institute such inquiries as have not already been held?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI have not yet received the county council's proposals. I am aware that much consultation has already taken place in regard to them. When they are submitted to me, six weeks will be allowed for representations to be made to me by any local authorities, bodies or persons interested. An inquiry will thereupon be held at which those interested can attend and be heard.