§ 54. Mr. Dayasked the Minister of Health how many county or county borough councils have applied for his consent to subscribe to the maintenance of voluntary nursing associations, as provided for under Section 67 of the Poor Law Act, 1930, and the number of such councils that have failed to take advantage of this section?
§ Mr. ElliotThe relevant provision in Section 67 of the Poor Law Act, 1930, was replaced on 1st October, 1937, by Section 178 of the Public Health Act, 1936. My sanction is not required to expenditure under this section. The Public Health (London) Act, 1936, contains no similar provision and the London County Council subscribe to voluntary nursing associations with my consent under Section 67 of the Poor Law Act, 1930.
§ Mr. DayCan the right hon. Gentleman say how many of the councils have adopted the provisions of the new Act?
§ Mr. ElliotI am afraid that I cannot, because they do not need to have my Consent.