§ 38. Mr. SCURRasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the overcrowded condition of the Metropolitan borough of Stepney and of the difficulties of the borough council in dealing with the housing problem; and whether he can give any assistance to the local authority in order to ease its difficulties?
§ Sir H. BARNSTONYes, Sir. My right hon. Friend is in touch with the borough council, and has intimated that he will be ready to consider proposals for the clearance of a suitable area for building.