HC Deb 25 October 1909 vol 12 c725
Mr. BOTTOMLEY

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he has yet convened a meeting of the Board; and, if not, whether he proposes to do so?

The PRESIDENT of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Burns)

The reply to both parts of the question is in the negative.

Mr. BOTTOMLEY

Does the right hon. Gentleman know the names of the members of his Board?

Mr. BURNS

Yes; the members of the Board are the Lord President of the Council, the five Secretaries of State, the Lord Privy Seal, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Mr. BOTTOMLEY

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman why they have not been consulted as to the work of his Department?

Mr. BURNS

Because the Department do not think it needs such consultation.