HC Deb 20 July 1936 vol 315 c54W
Sir W. SMITHERS

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the auditors' surcharges for illegal payments to members of local authorities in South Wales, and the auditors' and Minister's strictures upon the councils' administration, have destroyed confidence in the area; and what action is he taking to restore confidence so that new industries may be established?

Sir K. WOOD

I do not agree with my hon. Friend's assumption that any action taken by the auditor or by myself has had the effect suggested by him.