37 and 56. Mr. WORTHINGTON-EVANSasked (1) whether the sanction of the Treasury has been asked by the Local Government Board to the advance of all, instead of three-fifths, of the cost of building a sanatorium at Nayland of about 100 beds; if so, with what result; whether similar applications will be entertained from county authorities, or whether the three-fifths' rule is intended to be absolute; also (2) whether any arrangement has been made with the East Anglian Sanatorium Company or its managing director for a Grant of a sum equal to the total cost of a sanatorium of about 100 beds at Nayland; and, if no arrangement has been made, is any negotiation pending with the object of increasing the Grant beyond the usual three-fifths of the total cost.
§ The PRESIDENT of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Burns)I may inform the hon. Member that an application has been received for a Grant for the erection of sanatorium accommodation at Nayland, and that the proposal is now under consideration.
Mr. WORTHINGTON-EVANSHas any request been made to advance the full amount instead of the usual three-fifths, and is the usual three-fifths to be an absolute rule or not?
§ Mr. BURNSI believe that an application for some Grant above the three-fifths has been made, and is being considered by the Treasury and the Local Government Board.
Mr. WORTHINGTON-EVANSIs the three-fifths' rule an absolute rule, or may any one of these counties apply for the full amount?