§ 34. Mr. G. THORNEasked the Minister of Health whether he can state the present position in regard to the acquisition of a Poor Law infirmary by the Bradford Corporation, to which he at one time gave his sanction, which was afterwards withdrawn?
§ Sir A. MONDProvisional sanction was given to the scheme in June last, and this has never been withdrawn, but 110 before giving a final decision I urged on the council the importance of full consultation with the medical profession in Bradford. As a result of this, a local advisory medical committee was appointed, and this committee has put forward certain suggestions which are being considered by the council, from whom I am expecting to hear shortly.
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREIs it possible to effect this transfer without legislation? Would it not be illegal if the city council took over the board of guardians' hospital?
§ Sir A. MONDI should like my hon. Friend to give me notice of that question.