§ 24. Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of Health how many parishes in the Henley rural district have protested to him against the levy of a special rate to raise a subscription for the Entertainment Committee of the forthcoming Olympic regatta; and what answer he has returned.
§ Mr. BevanSince complying with the request of the district council for my sanction to this payment by them seven parishes have protested to me. The answer returned has stated that in view of the importance of the Olympic Games and the Government's encouragement of the holding of the games in this country, I am prepared to sanction such payments where the council so desire.