§ 49. Sir WALDRON SMITHERSasked the Minister of Health whether his atten- 350 tion has been drawn to the order for demolition of certain cottages at Withy-pool, Somerset; and, in view of the age of the occupants and of their long family association with these cottages, and of the heavy loss involved, will he make such arrangements as will obviate their demolition?
Sir H. YOUNGYes, Sir. My attention has been drawn to this matter, and I am making inquiries, but my hon. Friend is no doubt aware that the appeal provided by Statute in cases of this kind from the Order of the local authority lies to the County Court, and I have no direct jurisdiction.
§ Sir W. SMITHERSIs my right hon. Friend aware that the cost of the appeal is quite beyond the means of the inhabitants? In view of the urgency of the matter and of his unsatisfactory answer, I beg to give notice that I shall call attention to this matter on the Motion for the Adjournment at the earliest possible moment.