HC Deb 13 March 1951 vol 485 cc1286-7
43. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Local Government and Planning whether he has considered the representations of the Surrey County Council, dated 8th February, 1951, urging allocation of a larger number of houses and greater provision for the granting of private building licences being made to local authorities; and what action he proposes to take.

41. Mr. Black

asked the Minister of Local Government and Planning what reply he has sent to the Chairman of Surrey County Council's letter regarding distressing housing conditions in the county of Surrey.

Mr. Dalton

A reply was sent on 9th February promising to give consideration to the Council's resolution.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether he would also be willing to inform the House of the result of consideration of this immensely important matter?

Mr. Dalton

As I have already said, if any authority can show that they can beat their allocation I will carefully consider whether we can increase it. If the Surrey County Council can produce such evidence I will consider it. Where an authority can show a good case for the variation of the 1–5 ratio of private building to public building I will also consider that.

Mr. Godfrey Nicholson

The reply to which the Minister refers was sent over a month ago. When does he think that a final answer will be sent?