§ 72. Major NEWMANasked the Secretary to the Local Government Board whether he proposes to increase the available man-power of the country by recommending to the Metropolitan Water-Board to release for National Service of their collectors of water rates and transferring their duties to the various local authorities; and has he received representations from any local authorities urging him to adopt the course suggested?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Hayes Fisher)I may refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the question which he put on 21st March, 1916. No representations; have been received from local authorities on this subject.
§ Major NEWMANHas the right hon. Gentleman received any representations from any ratepayers' associations or other public bodies?
§ Mr. HAYES FISHERI must have notice of that.