§ 38. Sir K. WOODasked the Minister of Health whether he has now received the Auditor's Report in relation to the accounts of the Poplar Guardians; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYThe Report has not yet been received. The Auditor has been obliged to adjourn the audit for two months in order to afford the guardians time to investigate the details of certain cases in respect of which he has given notice of surcharge.
§ Sir K. WOODIs the right hon. Gentleman doing his best to expedite this audit in order that he may proceed to carry out the law?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYYes. In a very short time I have had the audits for three periods completed, whereas my predecessor could not get one in 18 months.
§ Sir K. WOODWhat steps is the right hon. Gentleman taking with regard to the Returns which he states are ready to hand; and is there any evidence in those Returns that any portion of the law is being broken?