§ 38. Mr. McGOVERN (for Mr. MAX-TON)asked the Minister of Health if he can give figures, to the latest date, showing what progress has been made with his campaign against slums in the last 12 months?
Sir H. YOUNGDuring the 12 months ended 30th June last local authorities in England and Wales submitted to the Minister resolutions declaring 406 areas, comprising 7,443 houses, to be clearance areas; 293 Clearance and Compulsory Purchase Orders affecting 6,910 houses were submitted for confirmation during this period and 241 Orders affecting 5,582 houses, were confirmed; in addition 362 houses were purchased by agreement.