§ 27. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many schemes for slum clearance have been submitted during 1954; and how many of these schemes have been submitted by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Corporation.
§ Mr. DeedesFrom 1st January to 30th November, 1954, local authorities in England and Wales submitted 298 slum clearance compulsory purchase orders and 228 clearance orders. With regard to the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave yesterday to the hon. Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Central (Mr. Short).
§ Mr. BlenkinsopIn view of the fact that that answer said that Newcastle had not submitted any, will the Minister consider trying to stir up the Newcastle Corporation to get on with this vital work, which it is showing no keenness to do itself?
§ Mr. DeedesThe hon. Member can do at least as much there as I can.