§ 67. Mr. EDEasked the Minister of Health what action the Godstone Rural District Council have taken since 11th August, 1930, in dealing with the housing short-age of working-class housing accommodation in Oxted, Surrey; and what action he contemplates taking in view of the housing conditions prevailing in this parish?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI am awaiting a report from the council as to recent developments in this matter.
§ Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGEDid not the right hon. Gentleman promise at the last election to do something in regard to this matter?
§ Mr. EDEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this local authority has been constantly defying his Department? When is he going to do anything?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI do not accept that statement for one moment. It happens to be a rural district council which has built, proportionately, more houses than most.