§ 55. Mr. HUGH BARRIEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that until it is definitely known what Grant-in-Aid is to be provided by the Treasury, Irish county councils are reluctant to adopt Part II. of the Tuberculosis Act, 1908, with its financial responsibilities; and whether he will take an early opportunity of intimating the amount of the Treasury Grant?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe Irish Local Government Board are now preparing a circular explaining the distribution of the Grant, including the additional sum to be provided in connection with the provision for non-insured persons.
§ Mr. BARRIEWhen may we expect the circular to reach the county councils?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI will inquire of the Irish Local Government Board. I think it is more strictly a question for the Irish Office.
§ Mr. BARRIEWill it be in the hands of the Irish county councils at their next meeting, which is 10th January?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI will see.