§ 135. Sir G. Jeffreysasked the Minister of Works whether he is aware that in many cases, after building repair licences have been refused by the local authorities, they have been approved by his Department for an even greater sum; and whether he will take steps to reduce the extravagance and overlapping involved and to allow greater responsibility to local authorities in dealing with such matters.
§ Mr. KeyNo. I am not aware of any recent cases of this kind. Applicants for 295W building licences are specifically asked to disclose whether a previous application has been made. I see no reason for further extension of the responsibilities of local authorities.