Mr. De la Bèreasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention has been drawn to the increasing usurpation of the powers and authority of the local authorities by the central Departments at Whitehall; and whether he will issue a circular to the Departments concerned urging on them the necessity to consult more fully the local authorities in all matters which affect the public health, education, and social services?
§ Captain CrookshankMy right hon. Friend is not aware of any circumstances which would give grounds for this suggestion, but if my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind perhaps he will communicate with him.