§ 37. Mr. HAYDAYasked the Minister of Health whether the London County Council have applied for sanction for the acquisition of an estate of about 3,000 acres in the neighbourhood of Barking for housing purposes; if so, whether sanction 1304 has been given; and, if the matter is still under consideration, will he take steps to expedite a settlement?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe London County Council have asked for my confirmation of an order made by them for the compulsory acquisition of the land in question, but a number of objections to such confirmation being given have been received. Conferences are at present taking place, with a view to effecting the settlement of certain matters in dispute.
§ Mr. W. THORNEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that if this scheme is agreed to, in consequence of the very serious congestion on the District Railway, it is quite impossible to carry any more passengers than they are carrying at present?
§ Dr. ADDISONIt is also a part of the scheme that additional transport facilities should be provided.
§ Mr. THORNEBut in what way?
§ Dr. ADDISONThat is a detailed question. Evidently greatly increased transport facilities are necessary, and they are part of the scheme.
§ Mr. THORNEIs he aware that for the last two years myself and other Members have been hammering away for the purpose of getting better facilities in the East End? It is an abominable thing altogether.
§ Dr. ADDISONThat may be so, but I have no control over those matters.
§ Mr. THORNEWell, somebody should have it, end quick, too.