HC Deb 11 June 1918 vol 106 cc2037-8
28. Mr. W. WATSON

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware of the difficulty experienced by parish councils as regards the housing of their inspectors under existing circumstances owing to their lack of statutory power to provide such housing for their inspectors; and whether he is prepared to take steps to remedy such lack of statutory power?

The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. Munro)

I am informed by the Local Government Board for Scotland that only one case has been brought to their notice in which an Inspector of Poor has had difficulty in obtaining a house. I cannot, therefore, say that there is a strong case for legislation on the ground suggested. I am. willing, however, to consider any facts that my hon. and learned Friend may wish to lay before me.