§ 48. Mr. Hannahasked the Minister of Health whether it will be possible this Session to amend the law which allows a grant for rebuilding, but none for restoring, old houses within the limits of towns?
§ The Minister of Health (Sir Kingsley Wood)This question was considered by the Departmental Committee on Housing, but they reported against a subsidy for urban reconditioning and I cannot undertake to introduce legislation on the matter.
§ Mr. HannahIs it not a matter of considerable importance when in some cases definitely inferior new houses have been built instead of more substantial old ones being reconditioned?
§ Sir K. WoodThis matter was carefully considered by the Departmental Committee. My hon. Friend may be aware that in the case of alterations and repairs a loan can be given in certain cases.
§ Sir K. WoodYes, Sir, the hon. Gentleman and myself join in that view.