§ Mr. E. J. Williamsasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that a number of district councils in Glamorgan are opposed to the administration of the Midwives Act, 1936, by the county council, and have asked the Welsh Board of Health to receive a joint deputation in order that the position might be discussed, and that the Department refused to receive the deputation and gave no adequate reason for their refusal; and whether he will direct the Department to receive the deputation in order that the maximum co-operation may be established in a matter of vital concern to the maternity services of Glamorgan?
§ Mr. BernaysAs the question of a local inquiry was involved some doubt was properly felt as to the propriety of receiving a deputation. My right hon. Friend is, however, asking the Welsh Board of Health to treat the matter specially and will communicate with the hon. Member.