asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the renewed request made to him by the Shoreditch Board of Guardians, he will now consider the advisability of authorising that board to purchase a motor ambulance for the removal of sick patients?

The renewed application is not supported by any fresh argument or information, and accordingly there would appear to be no reason for altering the previous decision.

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this want of a proper motor ambulance is causing serious inconvenience and exposing sick patients to unnecessary danger?

The hon. Member, I am sure, will appreciate the difficulty which I should have had I to revise every decision of my predecessor, without any additional evidence.