30. Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Minister of Health how many local authorities have forwarded to the Ministry of Health resolutions calling upon the Government to show steadfastness in fulfilling the housing pledges given in 1919?
§ Sir A. MONDResolutions, in a form circulated by a body with which I understand the hon. Member is connected, have been forwarded to me by 108 out of the 1,800 housing authorities in this country.
Mr. THOMSONIs the right hon. Gentleman still of opinion that the need for housing is grossly exaggerated, notwithstanding these representations?
§ Sir A. MONDOf the 1,800 authorities, only 108 have thought it advisable or necessary to send me the circular which was sent to them to forward. I should think the others, the very large majority, evidently did not think it worth while to make any representations on the subject.
§ Sir A. MONDI am afraid the limit of houses was laid down by the Government some time ago.