HC Deb 22 May 1928 vol 217 cc1695-6
82. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Health the average weekly rent, including rates, of the houses erected by the Doncaster Collieries Association, as a public utility society, in the parishes of Rossington, Armthorpe, Stainforth, Dunscroft, Edlington, and Thorne?

terms of the Housing (Rural Workers) Act in the counties of Berkshire, Oxford shire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire?

Sir K. WOOD

With the hon. and gallant Member's permission I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement showing the progress made under the Act in question in each of the counties referred to.

Mr. PALING

Is this progress sufficient in the opinion of the Ministry?

Sir K. WOOD

We should like to see more progress.

Mr. PALING

Is the Department taking any steps to speed up the business, and to make these local authorities pay to these landlords in full?

Sir K. WOOD

Yes, and I hope that the hon. Gentleman will assist us in that direction.

Following is the statement:

Sir K. WOOD

Information as to the rents for the particular schemes referred to by the hon. Member is not available, but my right hon. Friend will make inquiries and communicate further with the hon. Member.