HC Deb 28 July 1933 vol 280 cc2949-50
2. Mr. MANDER

asked the Minister of Health, if the Government will consider the advisability, with a view to providing employment, of proposing a scheme to advance loans for reconditioning property on the security of the property itself.

The MINISTER of HEALTH (Sir Hilton Young)

The hon. Member is no doubt aware of the power of local authorities to make advances in respect of repairs to houses under Section 47 of the Housing Act, 1930. Before considering any further provision on the subject, the Government will wish to have before them the Report of the Departmental Committee on Housing, whose terms of reference cover the question of the reconditioning of houses.

Mr. MANDER

Can my right hon. Friend say when this report is likely to be received?

Sir H. YOUNG

Within a few days.