HC Deb 26 November 1925 vol 188 cc1600-1
67. Mr. FOOT MITCHELL

asked the Minister of Health whether he has called the attention of any rural district councils, and, if so; which, to their failure to avail themselves of the provisions of the Housing Acts?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Whenever representations are made to me that a local authority have not exercised their powers sufficiently it is my practice to take the matter up with the local authority. Such cases, which vary greatly in degree and in their general circumstances are dealt with in the ordinary course of administration as they arise, and no special record of them is kept.

Mr. MITCHELL

Will the right hon. Gentleman cause steps to be taken to expedite the supply of rural cottages?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I cannot do anything more than I am doing.

Mr. MACKINDER

What does the right hon. Gentleman consider to be reasonable representations? Are they to be from would-be tenants or from members of the council?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I did not say "reasonable." I said, "wherever representations are made."