HC Deb 11 February 1926 vol 191 cc1238-9
63. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNE

asked the Minister of Health whether the West Ham board of guardians have applied for another loan from the Government, and what the indebtedness to the Ministry of that board now is?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

A loan of £300,000 was advanced to the West Ham board of guardians on the 29th January, and the indebtedness of the board of guardians to the Ministry is now £2,057,500.

Mr. W. THORNE

Is it not a fact that the major part of the £300,000 loan is already expended?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Yes.

Mr. THORNE

They will be coming along again shortly.