§ 44. Sir CHARLES CAYZERasked the Minister of Health what was the result of the recent inquiry held in Chester by an inspector of his Department to determine whether or not a rivers board for the Dee should be set up?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI am not yet a position to give a decision, but I will decide the matter as expeditiously as possible.
§ 54. Mr. GORDON MACDONALDasked the Minister of Health the number of local authorities in England and Wales that have made application under Section 14 (3) of the Local Government Act, 1888, during the last two years, for the formation of a rivers board, and what action he contemplates taking in consequence of said applications?
§ Mr. GREENWOODOne application has been received, by the Cheshire County Council and the Chester Town Council, for the formation of a rivers board for the River Dee. A public inquiry into the application has recently been held. I am not yet in a position to give a decision, but I will decide the matter as expeditiously as possible.