§ 30. Mr. HURDasked the Minister of Health if he will make available for Members of Parliament copies of his Ministry's new circular to local authorities as to their co-operation with the Council for the Preservation of Rural England and the Royal Institute of British Architects in the operation of the Housing (Rural Workers) Act, 1926, so as to preserve the picturesque character of English villages?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINCopies of the circular in question (Ministry of Health Circular 940) may be obtained by hon. Members on application in the usual manner to the Controller, Stationery Office.
§ Mr. HURDIn view of the right hon. Gentleman's desire that this matter should be known in the fullest possible way, could not copies be made available in the Vote Office for Members?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI think the hon. Member can get a copy free by filling up a form, but, as the cost is only one penny, he may not think it worth while.
§ Mr. HURDIs it not the case that if these papers are not made available in the Vote Office, they very seldom come under the attention of hon. Members?
§ 47. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Minister of Health what is the nature of the arrangements which have been made to enable local authorities who propose to carry out works of repair and reconditioning under the Housing (Rural Workers) Act, and to preserve the amenities to their districts, to receive expert advice?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have recently issued a circular to local authorities setting out the arrangements made in regard to the matter referred to, and I will furnish the hon. Member with a copy of it.