§ Mr. JOWETTasked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government to act on the suggestion of the President of the Local Government Board and relegate the majority and minority Reports of the Royal Commission on Poor Laws to the President of the Local Government Board, with power to do what he thinks fit with the recommendations contained in the Reports by regulation and order?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)I understand that the suggestion of my right hon. Friend referred to in the question was thrown out in a jocular mood in the course of a recent speech; and it has not been considered by His Majesty's Government.