§ MR. REMNANTI beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board what action he proposes to take relative to the resolution unanimously 1569 passed by the managers of the Metropolitan Asylum District on the 7th December, 1907, and supported by the Corporation of the City of London and generally by the borough councils and boards of guardians of the metropolis, asking the Local Government Board, in view of the continued prevalence of scarlet fever, notwithstanding the extensive isolation accommodation which has been provided, to cause an inquiry to be instituted into the cause of the disease; and whether any, and, if so, What, further means can be adopted for its prevention
§ *THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Dr. MACNAMARA,) Camberwell, N.My right hon. friend has received the resolution referred to, which has been supported by various borough councils and boards of guardians. He is giving consideration to the subject, but has not yet arrived at a decision with regard to it.
§ MR. REMNANTWhen is a decision likely to be arrived at?
§ *DR. MACNAMARAI will put the Question to my right hon. friend.