37. Mr. Wilsonasked the Minister of Health how many local authorities, other than those of county boroughs, have provided mortuaries, as empowered by Section 143 of the Public Health Act of 1875; and how many have not made any such provision?
§ The Minister of Health (Sir Kingsley Wood)I have no complete information on this subject, but since 1st April, 1920, loans have been sanctioned by my Department for the provision of mortuaries by 63 local authorities other than county boroughs.