§ Mr. LONSDALEasked the Chief Secretary whether he is aware that the Congested Districts Board prevent the appointment by parish committees of any member of a shopkeeper's household as supervisor of works; and whether, in view of the fact that the emoluments are small, and that it is often difficult to obtain a suitable man for the post, he will grant more freedom of action to parish committees in this matter?
§ Mr. BIRRELLParish committees are obliged to administer the money placed at their disposal in accordance with rules made by the Congested Districts Board. Under Rule 11 no shopkeeper or member of a shopkeeper's household can act as a member of the committee or hold the office of secretary or supervisor. I see no reason to alter this rule, which has worked satisfactorily.