§ Mr. GUYasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that 1156W difficulties have arisen as to the payment of expenses of members and officers of local authorities in attending conferences as representatives of the authority; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?
§ Sir G. COLLINSYes, Sir. In view of legal questions which have arisen in this connection consideration will be given in consultation with the Local Authority Associations to the preparation of a Bill for the removal of doubts on such questions.