HC Deb 20 March 1930 vol 236 c2099
73. Major NATHAN

asked the Minister of Health whether he is yet in a position to state when he proposes to introduce the projected Bill dealing with slum clearance?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I am not in a position to fix the precise date, but I hope that it will be upon a very early day.

Major NATHAN

Is the right hon. Gentleman still pursuing the policy of holding up approval of all schemes for rehousing, pending the projected legislation?

Mr. GREENWOOD

Only in so far as the law does not permit me to give permission to local authorities.

Major NATHAN

Has the right hon. Gentleman, in fact, approved of any schemes, or has he circularised the local authorities informing them that he does not propose to do so?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I have approved of certain schemes which do not conflict with the law.

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