§ 58. Mr. SHORTasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Gloucestershire Agricultural Committee recently expressed its concern at the serious shortage of cottages for agricultural workers in the villages; and what action is being taken to remedy this shortage?
§ Sir K. WOODThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. In addition to the substantial programmes which are now being carried out by the local authorities under the Act of 1930, such houses Is are found to be necessary for the abatement of overcrowding under the Act of 1935 will be built, and as the h m. Member is no doubt aware a special subsidy is available under the Act or houses required to relieve overcrowdiig among the agricultural population.
§ 59. Mr. SHORTasked the Minister of Health whether any cottages for agricultural workers have been erected in Bishop's Cannings and Hooton, Wiltshire, since 1883 arid 1886, respectively; and whether the erection of any new cottages is contemplated
§ Sir K. WOODEight houses have been erected in the parish of Bishops Cannings under the Housing (Financial Provisions) Act, 1924, with the special Exchequer subsidy provided for houses in 609 an agricultural parish. I am not aware of any proposals for further buildings in this parish or that it is needed.