§ Dr. J. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Health the amount disbursed by local authorities in England and Wales on expenses incurred in respect of the promotion of Bills in Parliament in the 12 months ended 31st December, 1932; and whether it is proposed to take early action giving local authorities more control within the area of the authority, and thus avoid the necessity of appeal to Parliament?
Sir H. YOUNG:I regret that I cannot give the information asked for in the first part of the question, as returns of this expenditure are not made to me. As to the second part, no legislation of the kind is contemplated.