100 Years Ago

NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO : 22 March 1923

22 MARCH 1923

A debate took place in the House of Lords on the country’s preparedness in the matter of air defence.

The Royal Commission on London Government rejected the scheme for one central administration of local governance in the capital, but recommended an equalisation of rates over urban areas within ten miles of Charing Cross.

The Minister of Labour set up a committee to look into the present conditions as to the supply of domestic female servants.