§ Mr. RAMSBOTHAMasked the Minister of Health when the Government proposals with regard to slum clearance are to be laid before the House?
§ Miss LAWRENCEMy right hon. Friend hopes it will be possible to lay the proposals before the House at an early date after the Recess.
§ Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Health the number of slum-clearance schemes that have been put into operation, sanctioned, and carried through during the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; the number of properties this has affected; the number of persons who have been re-housed in the carrying out of these schemes; and the ultimate annual Exchequer liability?
§ Mr. GREENWOODWork was in progress during the 12 months ended 30th September last on 97 slum clearance schemes, three of which were confirmed in that period. The numbers of properties affected and of persons re-housed during those 12 months cannot be stated, but in all 1,787 houses were provided, 11 schemes were completed during the 12 months, and these schemes involved the demolition of 758 properties and the provision of re-housing accommodation for 3,192 persons. The ultimate annual Exchequer liability has not yet been ascertained.