MR. J. BIG WOOD (Middlesex, Brentford)I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board, whether an application has been received by his Department for a Provisional Order, with the object of carrying into effect the desires of the constituent authorities of the Uxbridge Joint Hospital District; and, if so, whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Inspector to hold an Inquiry into the circumstances of the case; and, whether he is aware of the length of time that has elapsed since such an inquiry was promised by the Local Government Board?
§ MR. CHAPLINThe Inquiry by the Inspector of the Local Government Board as to the application referred to has already been held. Notice of the Inquiry was given by advertisement on the 8th February, and the Inquiry was held on the 21st February.