§ Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the advisability of the formation of an interdepartmental committee to investigate the action taken by local authorities under the powers conferred by the Local Government Act, 1948, to provide entertainment for their people.
§ Mr. BevanI am obtaining preliminary information on the extent to which local authorities have used their powers under the Local Government Act, 1948. When this is available I will consider whether action on the lines suggested in the Question is necessary.