61. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Health whether the Ministry will exercise particular care, before condemning property upon which no compensation was being paid other than the site value, that the properties thus condemned had not in fact some value as habitable dwellings?
§ Sir K. WoodNo property is included for acquisition on the basis to which my 572 hon. Friend refers unless I am satisfied after a careful examination by one of my inspectors that it is beyond all doubt unfit for habitation.
Mr. De la BèreIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that conditions recently in regard to this matter have been far from satisfactory?
§ Sir K. WoodI understand that I shall have the honour this afternoon of conferring with my hon. Friend, and perhaps he will bring some cases to my notice.