§ Mr. GILBERTasked the Minister of Health whether his atention has been called to the increase of local rates in London both by the central and local authorities; and whether, in view of the present high cost of living, he proposes to make any inquiry into the various increases or to consider the matter in any way?
§ Major ASTORMy right hon. Friend has received representations on the subject from certain local authorities not by any means confined to London. The matter is under consideration, but my right hon. Friend is not at the moment proposing to set up a special investigating committee.