– in the House of Commons am ar 22 Mehefin 1939.
Mr. Rathbone:
asked the Minister of Health whether he has received repre sentations from the Torpoint Ratepayers' Associaton and others concerning the heavy burden which is arising through wholesale reassessments in Cornwall; and what action he proposes to take in the matter?
I have received a number of representations in this matter, but it is not one in which I have power to intervene.
Will my right hon. Friend consider an amendment of the law under which all such reassessments would come into court at the same time?
I must point out to my hon. Friend that questions regarding fresh legislation should be addressed to the Patronage Secretary.
No, Sir. These matters were decided some time ago, and I am not at present considering any amendment of the law.
Is it not the case that the original motive of a Bill comes from the Department, and not from the Patronage Secretary?