§ 42. Mr. PETOasked the President of the Local Government Board whether, in view of the shortage of labour, particularly in rural districts, and the desirability of only undertaking work of urgent national importance during the War, he will suspend the orders to local authorities to erect buildings for the accommodation of workhouse children?
§ The PRESIDENT of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Herbert Samuel)I am about to issue a circular to local authorities with regard to the desirability of restricting public works in view of the shortage of labour and other circumstances connected with the War.
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELYes, that and other matters.