HC Deb 18 December 1928 vol 223 cc2815-6
78. Mr. POTTS

asked the Minister of Health whether he will explain his recommendations to the Barnsley County Borough Council suggesting postponement of their building scheme or some portion thereof; and what are the building site or sites and the reason for holding up the scheme, having regard to the great necessity for houses in the borough?

Sir K. WOOD

My right hon. Friend invited the local authority to examine the matter in the light of the financial and industrial position of the town but he intimated that if they were satisfied on these points, he would be ready to consider their proposals for the erection of houses on the Burton Grange estate, and my right hon. Friend is, at present, as arranged, awaiting a communication from them.

Mr. LEE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Air Ministry is asking Barnsley to build an aerodrome?

Sir K. WOOD

I should have notice of that question.

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