MR. T. F. RICHARDSTo ask the President of the Local Government Board whether a similar letter to the one sent by him to the London County Council on the 28th September last was also sent to all other local authorities; and, if not, whether it is his intention to do so.
(Answered by Mr. John Burns.) The reply to the Question is in the negative. I have had many opportunities, of which I have availed myself, of impressing upon the local authorities of distressed districts the importance of expediting the provision of work, but I have not thought it necessary to issue a circular to all local authorities on the subject.