§ 95. Mr. T. RICHARDSONasked the Secretary to the Local Government Board if he has yet received the information promised locally to the medical inspector of his Department re overcrowding at Boldon Colliery; if so, what is the nature of the information supplied; and what action his Department propose to take to remedy the evil complained of?
§ Mr. BECKThe information referred to has been received, and it shows that a considerable amount of overcrowding exists 1643 at Boldon Colliery, an evil which, unfortunately, exists to a high degree in many of the Durham districts. In view of the necessary restrictions on capital expenditure, the provision of additional houses at the present time does not seem practicable, but I understand that the Local Government Board will communicate with the local authorities with a view to the consideration of the question of providing houses as soon as possible after the War.
§ Mr. WARDLEIs it not possible to build some huts?