§ 36. Rear-Admiral BEAMISHasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the unsightly disposal of rubbish in rural parishes; is he aware that the reason put forward by rural authorities is that Section 42 of the Public Health Act, 1875, does not permit of scavenging over a defined area and charging expenses only on that area; and is he prepared to consider an alteration in the law?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have received representations from some rural authorities that under the law as it stands the method of charging the cost of scavenging is inequitable, and the matter has been noted for consideration when a favourable opportunity arises for further amending the Public Health Acts.