HC Deb 27 May 1937 vol 324 cc416-7
34. Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Minister of Health whether he has now considered the resolution passed by the local authorities of Lancashire and Cheshire, who met in Manchester on 28th April, 1937, asking for Exchequer contributions towards solving the housing problem: and whether he will state the decision arrived at?

Sir K. Wood

I am aware of the terms of the resolution referred to and will take them into consideration when reviewing the position as regards future subsidies for both slum clearance and overcrowding purposes. That review, as the hon. Member no doubt knows, falls to be made after 1st October next.

Mr. George Griffiths

Will the Minister also keep in mind the resolutions that have been passed all over the country by the National Housing Association regarding this very question?

Sir K. Wood

Certainly, if the association send me a copy of the resolution.

Mr. Griffiths

You will have a bundle of them very soon.

Sir K. Wood

The Postmaster-General will, no doubt, take note of that observation.