HC Deb 12 December 1934 vol 296 c384
52. Mr. McGOVERN

asked the Minister of Health whether he will consider the closing down of the Belmont Training Colony?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Mr. Shakespeare)

The answer is in the negative. The colony is the property of the London County Council and is administered by them as a public assistance authority.

Mr. McGOVERN

I did not catch the last part of the answer, but do I understand that the London County Council can close down this colony if they so desire?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

If they thought it to be redundant, they could do so.

Viscountess ASTOR

Is it true that the London County Council are delighted that they have so many schemes coming and that the Labour party, now that they are in, have nothing new to start?