HC Deb 21 May 1924 vol 173 c2184
44. Mr. A. SOMERVILLE

asked the Minister of Health whether the proposed Government Housing Bill will enable a local authority, which has received sanction for a scheme under the 1923 Housing Act, to carry out the scheme under the provisions of the proposed Bill?

Mr. WHEATLEY

I would suggest that the hon. Member should await the introduction of the Bill.

Mr. SOMERVILLE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when he will introduce that Bill?

Mr. WHEATLEY

I think I state, in reply to a subsequent question on the Paper, that, without giving any definite pledge, I hope to introduce it before Whitsuntide.

Mr. PRINGLE

Introduce it?