25. Mr. W. M. ADAMSONasked the Minister of Health whether he has received the declaration of the Association of Midland Local Authorities Conference regarding the withdrawal of the housing subsidy being delayed till 1930; and if he is now prepared to consider this request favourably?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI do not appear to have received the declaration referred to, but I would point out that the Statutory review of the subsidy at present payable cannot be undertaken until after the 1st October next, and I cannot anticipate what the result of that review will be. I have, however, already given an assurance that houses completed by 682 the 31st March, 1929, will, if otherwise eligible, qualify for subsidy at the existing rates.