§ 54. Mr. SKELTONasked the Minister of Health whether he contemplates introducing legislation to abolish the Welsh Board of Health?
§ Sir R. THOMASBefore the right hon. Gentleman answers this question, may I ask what the hon. Member knows about Wales?
§ Mr. SPEAKERI do not think it is a matter of privilege for an hon. Member to ask a question about Wales.
Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir. I may with advantage refer the hon. Member to the statement as to the constitution of this Board contained in an answer to the hon. Member for Camberwell (Mr. Campbell) on the 11th April, 1927.
§ Mr. SKELTONMay I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman is satisfied that health and other services are efficiently conducted in Wales by a Welsh Board of Health?
§ Sir R. THOMASBefore the right hon. Gentleman takes any steps in this matter, which affect Wales, will he consult the Welsh Members?
§ Mr. SKELTONMay I ask whether my right hon. Friend is satisfied that from the Departmental point of view the Ministry of Health is not embarrassed by the presence of a Board in Wales?
§ Major OWENIs not Wales entitled to a Board of this kind just as much as Scotland?
§ Mr. JOHNSTONIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with the Board's 1220 system of conducting health affairs in Wales?