HC Deb 14 April 1927 vol 205 cc559-60W
Sir J. POWER

asked the Minister of Health what is the attitude of his Department at the present time towards the grant of county borough powers in municipal boroughs adjoining the Metropolis?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

My hon. Friend is aware that the creation of a county borough is a matter for Parliament. The submission to be made by the Minister of Health on any particular Bill depends on the circumstances of the particular case, and I could not make any general statement on such a subject.

Act, 1921, during the period 1st January to 31st March, 1927, together with the approximate quantity of plumage involved in each case.