§ MR. HEDGES (Kent, Tonbridge)I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board if his attention has been called to the decision, in June last, of the Court of Appeal in the case of Godden v. Burial Board of the Borough of Hythe; and if, in view of the position in which many local authorities are placed by this 406 decision, he is prepared to take any steps in the matter.
§ MR. RUNCIMANAs my right hon. friend recently stated in reply to the hon. Member for the Thanet Division, this matter is receiving his consideration, and he hopes shortly to arrive at a decision with regard to it.