HC Deb 27 February 1905 vol 141 cc1326-7
MR. O'DOWD

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland whether, before the issue of the new Public, Bodies Order, 1904, and the Union Accounts Order. 1904, the county council and other public bodies in Sligo were consulted: and, if so, whether he will give the names of the bodies so consulted and the views expressed by them in regard to these Orders.

MR. WYNDHAM

The County Council and Sligo Urban District Council were consulted. The secretary to the county council suggested that an additional form should be embodied in the Order. The Local Government Board was unable to agree to the suggestion, but considers it may be issued, separately, for voluntary adoption by the councils, and this will be done. The urban council expressed no opinion on the Order prior to its issue. The Union Accounts Order made no alterations in the existing system and was not communicated to boards of guardians.

MR. J. P. FARRELL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in most of these cases the reply of the Official Receiver represents the official view and not the county council at all?

MR. WYNDHAM

I am not aware of that.

MR. J. P. FARRELL

Well, it is so.