§ 50. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the Report issued by the board appointed by him last September to take over control from the Chesterle-Street Guardians; and whether, as this Report contains charges of maladministration and other irregularities, he will state what action he proposes to take?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe Report is receiving my consideration, but my hon. Friend will realise that I have already taken the most effective action by removing the former guardians from office.
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEIs it the right hon. Gentleman's intention to institute any proceedings, in view of the terms of the Report, against these people?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINIt will not be for me to institute proceedings, but, if anyone, for the Public Prosecutor.
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that I have already put down two questions on this point, one to the Attorney-General and the other to the representative of the Public Prosecutor, neither of which was 1351 allowed at the Table? I should like to know to whom I am to address my questions on the matter.
Mr. BECKETTIs it not the fact that a Court of Law would require something more than an ex parte statement?