§ MR. THOMAS ELLIS (Merionethshire)asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he would grant a Return of the expenses of returning officers in connection with the County Council elections in England and Wales?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (MR. RITCHIE,) Tower Hamlets, St. George'sThe expenses of returning officers incurred in connection with County Council elections in many instances have not as yet been taxed. At a later date I shall have no objection to assent to a Motion for such a Return as that referred to.