HC Deb 18 August 1919 vol 119 cc1961-2W
Mr. SWAN

asked the Minister of Health if he will promote legislation empowering local authorities to allow and pay their members reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in attending meetings of such authorities and their committtes?

Mr. T. JONES

The question is receiving consideration, and my right hon. Friend is not at present in a position to make any statement on the subject.