66. Captain ARTHUR EVANSasked the Minister of Health whether he has any information relating to the management of the Leicester municipal farm; whether he is aware of the serious financial loss which will have to be borne by the local ratepayers; and whether, in view of the grave charges of neglect and lack of adequate control made against the Farms Committee of the Leicester City Council and the bailiff of the farm, he will immediately appoint a Departmental Committee to inquire into the whole administration of the farm and locate those responsible?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have no special information on this matter and no power to take the action suggested by the hon. and gallant Member, as the matter is one which is entirely within the control of the town council. I will, however, send a copy of the hon. and gallant Member's question to the local authority and ask for their observations.
Captain EVANSI beg to give notice that I will raise this matter on the Adjournment at an early date.