§ Mr. LANE-FOXasked the President of the Local Government Board whether he will reconsider his refusal to hold a local inquiry, or to allow a deputation from the Tadcaster Rural District Council to interview the Board, in the matter of the sewerage of Sherburn-in-Elmet?
§ Mr. BURNSI have not refused to hold a local inquiry in regard to the council's scheme. Such an inquiry has, in fact, been held, and as a result I have been advised that the scheme would not be likely to give satisfactory results. In the circumstances I am afraid an interview would not be of any advantage.
§ Mr. LANE-FOXMay I ask whether it might not save time and cause very little trouble if he would grant them an interview?
§ Mr. BURNSThe inquiry held into this matter was held no later than July, 1909, when representations were made by the Local Government Board to the local authority. We can see no advantage to be gained by an interview quite so soon with the Local Government Board, but if the hon. Member presses it I shall be pleased to see them.