§ 28. Mr. GILBERTasked the President of the Local Government Board whether his attention has been drawn to the increased cost of elections for local government purposes that will arise in London under the Representation of the People Act; whether he has received any representations on the matter from any of the London authorities; and whether he has considered, or will consider, the point with a view of introducing a short Bill in order to reduce the cost of all municipal and local elections in the county of London?
Mr. WALSHMy right hon. Friend has received from the London County Council a communication with respect to the expenses of candidates at county council elections. The matter is receiving his consideration in relation not only to London County Council elections, but to county and municipal borough elections generally.