HC Deb 08 July 1926 vol 197 cc2237-8
28. Mr. HURD

asked the Minister of Health what progress is being made by county authorities in England in arranging to build houses for their own police, and thus lessen the housing shortage in the villages?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

A number of County councils are carrying out schemes for the provision of police cottages both in connection with subsidy schemes and otherwise. I will have particulars of both classes got out and will send the information to my hon. Friend.

Mr. HARRIS

Would it be possible to give the same powers to the Commissioner of Police in London, as there is the same difficulty in London of getting houses for the police?