HC Deb 01 April 1909 vol 3 cc610-1W
Mr. REES

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether the Government proposes to consolidate the law regarding public health, so as to bring together in one Act the different enactments relating to this subject?

Mr. BURNS

I appreciate the advantages there would be in consolidating the Public Health Acts, though it would probably be found necessary in the first instance to amend them in some respects. I shall be glad to take steps in the direction indicated when opportunity offers, but I do not think it will be practicable to deal with the matter during the present Session.