HC Deb 24 February 1919 vol 112 c1375
71. Mr. LORT-WILLIAMS

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he is aware that boards of guardians and other local authorities are anxiously awaiting a pronouncement on the subject of the next ordinary elections; whether it is intended to introduce legislation dealing with the question of the retirement of members of local authorities and other matters in connection therewith; and, if so, when?

Major ASTOR

Circulars are being issued to the local authorities whose elections take place in April next. As was stated in reply to a question by the hon. Member for St. Helens on the 17th instant, the Government are not proposing legislation on the subject of the retirement of the members of local authorities.