HC Deb 02 April 1913 vol 51 cc385-6
96. Mr. DOUGLAS HALL

asked the President of the Local Government Board if the Government will consider the advisability of introducing legislation to alter the terms of the closing orders in the Housing, Town Planning, etc., Act so that the demolition order need not compel an owner of condemned property to raze the dwelling to the ground without the option of being able to turn it into uses other than that of human habitation?

The PRESIDENT of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Burns)

The matter referred to in the question of the hon. Member has been brought to my notice on several occasions, and I hope, when an opportunity offers, to suggest an Amendment of the Act of 1909, so as to meet the difficulty.

Mr. DOUGLAS HALL

May I ask when the right hon. Gentleman thinks an opportunity will offer?

Mr. BURNS

I could not say.