§ MR. GOULDING () Wiltshire, DevizesTo ask the President of the Local Government Board whether the Committee appointed in May, 1901, to inquire and report in respect of the keeping of workhouse accounts, and of simplifying the necessary records, has completed its Report; whether he is aware that boards of guardians have been for a long time expecting some modification in the present system of workhouse accounts, and are inconvenienced in placing their stationery orders by the delay in the publication of the Report; and whether he can take steps to hasten the completion of the Report of the Committee, and ensure the speedy issue of an Order dealing with the question.
(Answered by Mr. Walter Long.) The Report of the Committee referred to has been made to me, and the matter is at 231 present under my consideration. I hope to be able to communicate with boards of guardians on the subject at no distant date.