HC Deb 25 November 1937 vol 329 cc1402-3
51. Mr. Charles Williams

asked the Minister of Health how many houses have been a reconditioned in the counties of Devon and Cornwall under the Housing (Rural Workers) Act, 1936, up to the latest convenient date?

Sir K. Wood

At 30th September, 1937, the latest date for which figures are available, 1,583 houses in the county of Devon and 633 houses in the county of Cornwall had been reconditioned under the Housing (Rural Workers) Acts, 1926 and 1931.

Mr. Williams

Will my right hon. Friend draw the attention of certain of the authorities who are not quite so progressive as others to the valuable use which could be made of this Act in rural districts?

Sir K. Wood

Yes, Sir, I am endeavouring constantly to do so.

Mr. Williams

Will my right hon Friend really press some of these local authorities and use his more persuasive powers with them?

Sir K. Wood

I will do all that I can.

Mr. George Griffiths

Is it a fact that these local authorities are all Tory authorities?

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