§ Mr. ROWLANDSasked the President of the Local Government Board whether the question of the revision and redistribution of the Grants to boards of guardians in respect of the cost of union officers, under Section 26 of the Local Government Act, 1888, is included in the reference to the Committee on Local Taxation; and can he state whether the Committee is likely to make its Report at an early date?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe question appears to be covered by the terms of reference. On the second part of the question I would refer the hon. Member to the statements made in the Debate on Friday, the 16th instant.