§ 99. Mr. TOOTILLasked the Minister of Health whether he has received any representations from Lancashire local authorities regarding the possibility of allowing an increase, in the regulation height of 8 ft. for rooms in working-class dwellings to be erected; whether he is aware that in houses now in occupation the height of the rooms is generally 9 ft., in view of the necessity, owing to the damp climate, for clothes to be hung up to dry in the living room; and whether he will consider the advisability of allowing the local authorities some latitude in this matter?
§ Major ASTORMy right hon. Friend has received a small number of representations from local authorities in Lancashire in favour of an increase in the height of rooms. He thinks that, ordinarily, the general rule should be observed, but he will be willing to consider cases where there are special circumstances on their merits.