§ 62. Viscount CURZONasked the Minister of Health whether he has received any communication from the Wandsworth Ratepayers' Association on the subject of the East Hill housing scheme, indicating their objection to the erection of certain tenement buildings in the Wandsworth area; and whether he will request that body to discuss the matter with his Department before proceeding further with the matter?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI have received, and considered, a communication in writing from the association setting out in detail their objections to this scheme, and the scheme leas been discussed between representatives of the borough council and the London County Council. After full examination of the questions raised, it was decided that the scheme could properly be approved, and I have accordingly indicated my approval.
§ Viscount CURZONAre we to understand from the right hon. Gentleman's answer that he has the concurrence of the Wandsworth Ratepayers' Association in the matter; and, if not, does he propose to disregard local wishes?
§ Mr. P. HARRISIs this building being erected in order to help slum clearances in South-East London; and if a site is not obtained outside South-East London, is it possible to clear the people away from the slums?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI am not sure that I have the approval of the Wandsworth Ratepayers' Association, but it is sometimes necessary to give approval even when all parties are not agreed.