§ 72. Sir K. WOODasked the Minister of Health whether he has now given any instructions to the district auditor who is auditing the accounts of the Poor Law Guardians of Poplar; and whether he is expediting the completion of the audit of such accounts for the year 1922?
§ Mr. LANSBURYBefore my right hon. Friend answers that, is he aware that the accounts for the year 1922 have been audited and closed, but not signed, and 1390 the accounts for the next half year are now under audit?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYThe answer to the first part of the question is no. With respect to the last part of the question, I understand that the auditor hopes shortly to be able to complete the audits up to September last.
§ Sir K. WOODHaving regard to the statement the right hon. Gentleman made in the House the other day as to the different methods he expects the auditor to adopt, does he not think he should issue special instructions on the matter?
§ 75. Major STEELasked the Minister of Health whether he has received any resolutions passed by boards of guardians protesting against his action in rescinding the Poplar Order, 1922, and in remitting the surcharges made thereunder?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI have received resolutions to this effect from 15 boards of guardians.
§ Mr. GWYNNEWill the right hon. Gentleman say what guardians?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI will give due consideration to the representations that have been put before me.