§ 71. Mr. Shortasked the Minister of Health whether he has yet circularised local authorities calling attention to the provisions of the Public Health Act, 1936, respecting the conditions of offices and the need for periodical inspection; and, if so, what has been the nature of the response?
§ 72. Mr. H. G. Williamsasked the Minister of Health what steps are being taken by local authorities under the provisions of the Public Health Act, 1935, to ensure that the provisions of the Act in respect of offices are effectively enforced?
§ The Minister of Health (Sir Kingsley Wood)A circular drawing the attention of local authorities to their powers and duties under the Act in respect of offices is in course of preparation and will be issued well in advance of 1st October next, the date on which the Act comes into force.