§ 71. Sir WALDRON SMITHERSasked the Minister of Health when he proposes to introduce his Bill for the reorganisation of the rating system; and will he bear in mind the advisability of increased 35 Parliamentary control and audit over the expenditure by local authorities of the taxpayers' money?
§ Sir K. WOODI have not in contemplation legislation of the character envisaged by my hon. Friend.
§ Sir W. SMITHERSIn view of the large Government grants which are given in certain areas, does the right hon. Gentleman not think that there should be extra power of control given in those areas? [HON. MEMBERS: "Why?"] Maladministration.