57 Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Minister of Health whether he has received representations from local authorities in favour of powers being granted to them to prevent the conversion of existing dwelling-houses into clubs, garages and other purposes; and what reply has he made'?
Mr. CHAMBERLAIAAs the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with permission, cirulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ The answer is as follows:
§ to the number of weeks represented by the amounts paid. In making these estimates account has to be taken of a number of uncertain factors, and the results can only be regarded as rough approximations.
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have received some representations from local authorities on the subject in question, but for reasons which I have previously stated I am not satisfied that there is a case for further restrictive legislation of the kind suggested at the present time.
§ Captain GARRO-JONESIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that, especially in the East End of London, many thousands of people have been deprived of housing 1139 accommodation by this growing practice, and will he make a special investigation in that part of London?