asked the Minister of Health if he has received any representations from rural or other local authorities as to the position of district councils with respect to the proposed additional subsidy to agricultural districts under the new Housing Bill?

No, Sir.

asked the Minister of Health if he has issued any circular to district councils for the guidance of their members as to the effects of the proposed subsidy in villages near urban districts, or if he proposes to issue any such explanation?

When the Housing Bill has been passed, I shall issue a full explanatory circular to all local authorities.