HC Deb 29 March 1928 vol 215 c1326
19. Mr. DALTON

asked the Minister of Health the number of local authorities in England and Wales who have adopted estimates for Poor Rate purposes during the half-year commencing 1st April next; and, if so, the number of instances in which it has been found necessary to provide for an increase in expenditure?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I regret this information is not available.

Mr. DALTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman soon be in a position to answer a question in these terms?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I do not know how soon, but perhaps in a fortnight.