§ Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Minister of Health if he will take an early opportunity of making a statement on the policy of his Department with regard to the sanctioning of loans which local authorities wish to raise to carry out works, in order that local authorities may know to what extent and in what directions considerations of economy should govern their plans for development?
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Sir H. YOUNGI am sending my hon. and gallant Friend a copy of the circular letter issued in September last on this subject to local authorities. On consideration, I have seen no sufficient reason for any further communication.