HC Deb 29 September 1931 vol 257 cc200-1
32. Mr. DAY

asked the Minister of Health what investigations have been made into the number and description of occupants of basement dwellings in different parts of London; and will he make a statement of any such investigations and the conclusions and recommendations arrived at?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Mr. E. D. Simon)

The report of the county medical officer of the London County Council for the year 1929, and the report of the school medical officer of the council for the year 1930 contain accounts of the investigations which have been carried out. The question of what further steps, if any, can usefully be taken to deal with unhealthy basements is, I understand, engaging the active consideration of the London County Council and the Standing Joint Committee of the Metropolitan Borough Councils.

Mr. DAY

Is it not the case that many of these families are living in one room? [Interruption.]

Mr. SIMON

An investigation is proceeding into this matter.

Mr. DAY

Is not that the fact; does not the report say so? [Interruption.]

Mr. MILLS

May I draw your attention, Mr. Speaker, to the conduct of the uneducated hooligans opposite.