§ 42. Sir ASSHETON POWNALLasked the Minister of Health if he is now in a position to state the decision of the Government with regard to the taking over of property in connection with slum clearance?
§ The MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Arthur Greenwood)I must ask the hon. Member to await the proposals for legislation which I hope will shortly be laid before the House.
§ Sir A. POWNALLCan the right hon. Gentleman say when these proposals will be laid before the House, as last July we were told that the matter was under active consideration?
§ Mr. KEDWARDWill the right hon. Gentleman inform the House in the meantime if housing schemes in connection with slum clearance are being held up owing to the Derby judgment; and has he given any instructions in that matter to local authorities?
§ Mr. GREENWOODIn reply to the last question, certain schemes are now being held up because of the decision of the Courts. I hope this matter will be dealt with by legislation subsequently. With regard to the supplementary question of the hon. and gallant Member for Lewisham (Sir A. Pownall), I can give no date, but I welcome his enthusiasm with regard to a long neglected question.