§ 78. Colonel ROUNDELLasked the President of the Local Government Board whether he is aware that the rural district council of Sedgefield, in the county of Durham, has declined to approve plans for erecting houses by private enterprise on the ground that in their opinion the number of houses per acre should not exceed twelve; and whether this action is ultra vires?
§ Dr. ADDISONI have no information from the local authority with regard to the matter to which the hon. and gallant Member refers, but I am making inquiries and will communicate with him further.