30 MARCH 1907, Page 16

RUBBISH IN CO*NTRY DISTRICTS.

iTo TEl EDITOR OP TEE SPECTATOR...I

SIR,—With reference to the inquiry of "E. E." in the Spectator of March 23rd, it may be stated that in a normal rural parish there is no authority charged with the duty of "scavenging and cleansing," or authorised. to incur the expense of such work. The Local Government Board may, however, on application by the Rural District Council, authorise that body to exercise the powers for the purpose of Urban Councils—I am, Sir, Ac., H.