HC Deb 25 July 1933 vol 280 cc2413-4
61. Mr. LOGAN

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that Liverpool needs at once 10,000 to 15,000 houses at an inclusive rental of 10s. to 12s. per week and 2,000 additional per year; whether he has considered the resolution submitted to him of a eonTerence of house builders at Liverpool repudiating the possibility of houses being built in that area at economical rents within the capacity of the working classes without reasonable revision of the restriction on density; and what action, if any, does he intend to take in regard to restricting the density and assisting the Liverpool authorities to get out their own plans to meet the housing shortage I

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

My right hon. Friend is aware of a Press statement to the effect of the first part of this question. My right hon. Friend has received a copy of the resolution referred to, and he is informing the city council that he is willing to consider any reasonable proposals on the subject of density they may think it desirable to submit to him.

Mr. LOGAN

Apart from slum clearance, if private builders fail to carry out what is expected of them, will the hon. Gentleman advise the local bodies to get on with the work?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

Of course, if private enterprise does not take advantage of the unique opportunity, we shall consider the whole position again.