§ 76. Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the difficulty arising out of the overcrowding of the people in large towns and cities, he can see his way to advise local authorities that if, in their opinion, it is necessary to public health, they should allow unemployed persons and their dependants to have the free use of the public baths in their areas; and if he is prepared to favourably consider grants-in-aid for that purpose?
§ Sir K. WOODThere are no funds at my right hon. Friend's disposal out of which grants could be made for this purpose?
§ Mr. BUCHANANIs the hon. Gentleman aware that certain towns have adopted this system with great success, and will he consider circularising the local councils advising them to adopt this plan?
§ Sir K. WOODI have no reason to think that the local authorities are not fully cognizant of their power.