§ LORD BALCARRES (Lancashire, Chorley)On behalf of the hon. Member for Oxford University (Mr. J. G. TALBOT), I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether he has received a memorial asking for a Children's Department under the Local Government Board; whether he can give the number of the signatories to such memorial; and, whether he proposes to take any action on the subject during the Recess?
§ MR. T. W. RUSSELLMy right hon. Friend has received a memorial advocating the establishment of a Children's Department under the Local Government Board, and has promised that the proposal shall receive consideration. The number of signatories to the memorial is 131.