§ 48. Mr. COMPTONasked the Minister of health if he has yet received any reply from the Manchester Board of Guardians to the report submitted to them by his inspector relative to the payment of relief, or if he has been informed that the report has been considered by the board?
§ Sir K. WOODNo, Sir.
§ Mr. COMPTONHas the hon. Gentleman no answer to give to the latter part of the question?
§ Sir K. WOODNo, Sir.
§ Mr. COMPTONHas the right hon. Gentleman the Minister any power to force boards of guardians to consider the report of the inspector in full, as in this case the board have never yet considered it, although the scales of relief have been reduced?
§ Sir K. WOODI have not seen the replies of my Department in this matter, but I have reason to think that this 400 report will be considered, and I understand that an inquiry will be made into certain aspects contained in the report.
§ Mr. COMPTONWill the hon. Gentleman ask the board, or make representations to the board, that it is desirable in the public interest that the full board should consider this report and not a subcommittee?
§ Sir K. WOODI will consider that point if necessary.