§ 64. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the bad condition of council houses at Swilly, Devonport, and the danger to public health involved; and what action his Department proposes to take?
§ Mr. GREENWOODEarly in 1926 attention was drawn to the condition of certain council houses in this area. The houses were inspected by one of my officers and steps were taken by the Council to remedy the defects complained of. I have received no further complaint in the matter.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that recently there has been a recurrence of this trouble, and that there is great suffering by the tenants, and will he look into it?
§ Mr. MOSESWill the right hon. Gentleman tell us whether the Corporation are not looking after that property to the best of their ability?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI understand that the earlier cause of complaint was dealt with by local authorities, and I have heard no complaint since.