§ 55. Mr. THORNEasked the Minister of Health if he proposes to circulate the report of an inquiry held by one of his inspectors in connection with the demolition in Waterloo Road East, Widnes, which the medical officer of health for Widnes has condemned as unfit for habitation; and whether the owners of property in this area raised any objection to the demolition of the property?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEARENo, Sir. Reports of this kind are confidential documents. The reply to the second part of the question is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. ROBINSONIs the Minister aware that when this slum clearance scheme for the Waterloo Ward was first suggested it was opposed by the local Socialist Councillors?
§ Mr. THORNEMay I ask the Parliamentary Secretary whether he does not think that some of these landlords ought to be "pinched" for taking the rent of some of these houses?