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Local Government Bill.

Oral Answers to Questions — Public Health. – in the House of Commons at on 7 February 1929.

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Photo of Mr Frederick Pethick-Lawrence Mr Frederick Pethick-Lawrence , Leicester West

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asked the Minister of Health whether he proposes to issue to Members a revised financial memorandum relating to the Local Government Bill prior to the Report stage being taken?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:

It is not proposed to issue a revised financial memorandum relating to the Local Government Bill prior to the Report stage being taken. The main Amendments affecting the financial provisions of the Bill were fully explained in Command Paper 3257.

Photo of Mr Frederick Pethick-Lawrence Mr Frederick Pethick-Lawrence , Leicester West

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us when the principal Government Amendments will be on the Paper for the Report stage?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN:

I am afraid I cannot, off-hand. They will be put down as soon as possible.

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