HC Deb 14 June 1938 vol 337 c66W
Colonel Nathan

asked the Minister of Health whether he can state the number of cases that have occurred since 1st January, 1938, in which he has declined to approve tenders for houses to be provided by local authorities or has suggested the postponement of housing schemes?

Mr. Elliot

In the course of this year approval of tenders was refused in three cases affecting 152 houses. In two cases, affecting 79 houses, the local authority were recommended to defer the schemes.