§ 56 and 57. Major HARVEYasked the Minister of Health (1) how many applications for grants under the Housing (Rural Workers) Act., 1926, have been refused by the local authorities during the last two years in the counties of Devon and Cornwall, respectively;
(2) how many applications for grants under the Housing (Rural Workers) Act, 1926, have been refused by the Ministry in the last two years in the counties of Devon and Cornwall, respectively?
§ Mr. GREENWOODWith the permission of the hon. and gallant Member, I will answer these questions together. Nine applications in the county of Devon and nine in the county of Cornwall have been refused by the local authorities during the last two years. I have no power of granting or refusing applications made under the Act.
§ Lieut. - Colonel ACLAND - TROYTECan the Minister of Health give the reason for these refusals?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI am afraid that I cannot without notice.