§ 19. Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEasked the Minister of Health if he has any information as to whether the Rating and Valuation Act has caused an increase or a decrease in the number of whole-time officials and an increase or a decrease in the number of part-time officials employed by local authorities; and whether the net result has been an increase or a decrease in expenditure?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir. The staffing arrangements of the rating and assessment authorities are within their discretion and not subject to my approval.
§ Lieut.- Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEWill the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries from the local authorities in one or two cases?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI think it is too early yet to make inquiries. Later on, I hope to get some information.