§ Mr. BLAIRasked the Minister of Health if his sanction has been asked to the proposal of the Mayor of Stepney that all male officers employed by the Mile End Board of Guardians shall receive a minimum wage of £4 a week; and, if so, before giving his approval, will he at least stipulate that this minimum be for a full week's work and not only for three days a week, as assented to by the proposer of the scheme?
§ Dr. ADDISONI have no knowledge of such a proposal.