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*MR. REES
I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether he proposes to take any action in the direction of giving to joint stock companies representation on the local bodies, to the rates of which they contribute.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD
(Mr. JOHN BURNS, Battersea)
The matter could only be dealt with by legislation, and I am not able to promise to introduce a Bill on the subject.
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MR. REES
Does the right hon. Gentleman defend the present position in this behalf?
MR. BURNS
It is not for me to defend. Hitherto votes have only been given to sentient human beings.