HC Deb 13 February 1929 vol 225 cc411-2
57. Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Minister of Health whether it is his intention to consult with the borough treasurer of West Ham before he decides the rearrangement of the financial position of the borough and the Poor Law union area under the Local Government Bill?

Sir K. WOOD

The Corporation will be consulted before the financial details of the arrangements to be made as regards the West Ham Union and the county borough are settled.

Mr. THORNE

Will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to facilitate the consultations and get a decision as quickly as possible, so that West Ham may get outside the brutal treatment exercised by the Poor Law commissioners?

Sir K. WOOD

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will refer to the Debate of last evening in which he will see that my right hon. Friend the Minister gave certain explanations as regards conditions in West Ham and East Ham, and also indicated the steps which he proposed to take regarding consultation with the authorities themselves.

Mr. THORNE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that I heard the Debate, and that some of his statements were very misleading?