§ 76. Mr. ISAACSasked the Minister of Health what schemes for the provision of houses have been submitted to the Ministry by the council of the Metropolitan Borough of Southwark since the medical officer of health of that borough reported that in 1927 the number of dwelling houses found not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation was 10,499; Whether any such schemes have been approved by the Minister; and, if so, how many houses are to be demolished, how many people are to be rehoused, and the names of the streets that are included within the proposals?
§ Mr. GREENWOODNo scheme for the provision of houses has been submitted 2352 by the Metropolitan Borough Council of Southwark since 1927. As I explained in reply to a recent question, owing to the absence of vacant sites in the borough it is necessary to rely primarily on the provision for new houses made by the county council. That authoity is carrying out a large programme of building which includes a number of schemes for providing housing accommodation in the inner parts of London. The county council have also undertaken schemes for dealing with unhealthy areas in the borough.