§ 74. Sir T. BENNETTasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that in the village of Leybourne, near Maid- 2095 stone, there are three houses in habitable condition which have stood empty for two years, although there are houseless persons in the village who are ready and anxious to rent them; and whether he will consider the advisability of making in the forthcoming Housing Bill provision for meeting cases of this kind?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINAs at present advised, I doubt whether it is practicable to deal effectively with cases of this kind by legislation, but I will give the matter further consideration.