§ MR. COOPER (Southwark, Bermondsey)To ask the President of the Local Government Board whether his attention has been drawn to the action of the West 925 Ham Board of Guardians in trying to compel one of their medical officers to give free medical attendance to the officials of the workhouse; whether he is aware that one of the relieving officers has given to workhouse officers the ordinary order to obtain medical attendance; whether the issue of such orders is in accordance with the rules of the Local Government Board; and whether he has any authority to deal with the matter.
(Answered by Mr. John Burns.) I am aware that an allegation to the effect stated has been made, and I am causing the matter to be investigated.