§ 14. Sir J. D. REESasked the President of the Local Government Board whether he has issued his proposed circular regarding the accumulation of refuse in the neighbourhood of dwellings; and whether it is to be addressed to rural districts, as well as to county borough and urban district councils?
§ Mr. LONGThe circular referred to was issued last month to urban authorities. I am considering the issue of another circular to all sanitary authorities urging special precautions for the prevention of disease during the summer months.
§ Sir J. D. REESWill the right hon. Gentleman consider if he can urge upon the local authorities that they should compel local owners to fence land which is in immediate proximity to crowded areas?
§ Mr. LONGI have no reason to believe that there is any great difficulty in connection with the subject which the hon. Gentleman mentions. I will consider it, but it is rather a large order.
§ Sir J. D. REESThere is considerable difficulty inasmuch as these local owners cannot be induced to fence these lands.