HC Deb 14 May 1931 vol 252 cc1353-4
58. Mr. C. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Health whether he is satisfied with the progress made by slum clearance schemes or whether he is considering methods of speeding up these schemes?

Mr. GREENWOOD

70 authorities have declared 205 clearance areas containing some 7,500 houses and a population of approximately 39,000. It is much too soon definitely to express either satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the progress made.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how long it will be before he will be able to give the information?