§ 74. Mr. SAMUEL ROBERTSasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that in the scheme for the sale of corporation houses at Hereford to the occupiers a minimum deposit of £50 has been demanded and the rate of interest placed at 5½ per cent.; and whether he can see his way to reduce the deposit and/or the rate of interest?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI am in communication with the city council in this matter and will inform the hon. Member of the result.
§ Mr. ROBERTSIs it the policy of the right hon. Gentleman to encourage the sale to the occupiers of these houses built under the Addison scheme?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI require to consider every application on its merits.