54. Mr. HUTCHISONasked the Minister of Health whether his official good will is given to advertising committees of corporations which are endeavouring to attract new industries to their districts; and if he can state the policy of his department in allowing such committees to take advantage of the Local Authorities (Publicity) Act in promoting their individual activities?
Sir H. YOUNGYes, Sir, so long as it is understood that rate moneys cannot be used for advertising at home, and that competition between localities in this country is wasteful. My policy is to encourage such committees to work together in the national interest and to co-operate under the Act on the widest possible basis.