§ Mr. ELVERSTONasked the President of the Local Government Board whether, in view of the fact that the Tees Valley Water Board have no statutory authority to make a contribution towards the cost of the erection of a denominational school, the auditors of his Department will surcharge this Board for the contributions which they have made?
§ Mr. BURNSThe auditors of the Local Government Board exercise independent functions and there is an appeal to me against their decisions. I cannot legitimately forecast the action which the auditor may take in the case referred to in the question.