§ 56. Mr. SWANasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that William Forster, of Lanchester, Go. Durham, has had an ejectment order granted against him, and that within three weeks he himself, with his wife and three children, will be left homeless, as houses are impossible to be obtained; and if he will take steps to get such order suspended until it is possible for Forster to get a shelter?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe granting of ejectment orders is, subject to the Statutes in force, within the discretion of the Courts, and I have no power to intervene in such cases.
§ Mr. SWANIs it not possible that something might be done to delay it, in order that this family might not be cast on the roads,. as under the circumstances a house is absolutely impossible to obtain?
§ Dr. ADDISONPerhaps the hon. Gentleman is aware that legislation on this subject is pending; I will make further inquiry, but I understand this case has been decided by the Courts.
§ Mr. SWANYes, but it will take another 12 months at least before a house is erected under that legislation.
§ Dr. ADDISONI was speaking of the ejectment of tenants.