§ 41. Mr. BRIANTasked what was the number of empty houses in London fit for habitation at the last available date?
§ Dr. ADDISONI regret that I am not in a position to give precise information, and I will communicate with my hon. Friend in regard to it. I may mention, however, that last year inquiries were made as to empty houses in London and neighbourhood which might be suitable for conversion; that 4,300 houses of this kind in all were considered; that a large number of these houses soon became occupied; and that of the remainder only a small proportion were found to be suitable for conversion.
65. Mr. MALONEasked the Minister of Health whether he has taken any steps to call for a Return showing the unoccupied houses or flats or houses and flats in which the accommodation exceeds the reasonable requirements; and, if so, what steps are being taken to make use of this surplus accommodation?
43. Mr. TREVELYAN THOMSONasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the increasing need of utilising every dwelling-house in the country for residential purposes, he proposes to pass into law before Parliament adjourns for the autumn recess the Bill he has promised for preventing the withholding of dwelling-houses from occupation?
§ Dr. ADDISONI hope it may be possible to introduce proposals affecting empty property before the recess.