§ Viscount WOLMERasked the President of the Local Government Board whether he has taken any steps to induce the Whiston Rural District Council to proceed swiftly with the drainage operations at Clock Face, Lancashire; and, if so, what is the date which has been specified in the contract for the completion of the work in question?
§ Mr. BURNSI am informed that the works were started on the 8th ultimo, and are proceeding vigorously. Under the terms of the contract they are to be completed within six calendar months from the 8th ultimo.