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Municipal Elections (Nominations).

Oral Answers to Questions — China. – in the House of Commons am ar 6 Gorffennaf 1925.

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Photo of Sir Robert Gower Sir Robert Gower , Hackney Central

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asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the circumstance that a qualified person may, by law, be nominated for more than one ward at the same municipal, guardians, or other local election necessitating, when such person is elected for more than one ward, a bye-election involving considerable expense to the ratepayers, he will consider the necessity of introducing legislation altering the law on the matter?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON:

I have been asked to reply. My right hon. Friend will have the matter investigated with the view to considering whether there is any need for a change in the law.

Photo of Mr George Garro-Jones Mr George Garro-Jones , Hackney South

Will that decision be arrived at before the approaching borough council elections?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON:

I hope that inquiry will be made immediately.

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