§ Mr. J. E. DAVISON(by Private Notice) asked the President of the Local Government Board whether it is a fact that a scheme for the erection of 232 houses proposed by the Smethwick Town Council has been rejected by his Department; if so, whether he is aware that as a result the work will be considerably delayed, and whether he can state the reason for withholding approval of the scheme?
§ Major ASTORAs far as my information goes at present the facts are not as stated by the hon. Member, but I will let him know what the position is when I have had a reasonable opportunity of making inquiries.