§ 33. Mr. Blakerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what action he now proposes to take in the light of the report of the district auditor of No. 11 Audit District into the alleged overspending by the Salford City Direct Labour Building Department; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellishOn 1st February the council took a number of steps to remedy weaknesses in its direct labour department and my right hon. Friend sees no present reason to intervene.