HC Deb 13 November 1956 vol 560 cc741-2
33. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government under what authority a local authority is enabled to carry out weatherproofing of party walls after demolition of adjacent buildings.

Mr. Powell

The duty to undertake demolition, like all other statutory duties, includes authority to carry out ancillary works.

Mr. Awbery

What is the Order under which local authorities have power to do this? That is the question I have asked.

Mr. Powell

This is one of many matters ancillary to the demolition of houses under statutory powers which are covered by those powers.

Mr. Awbery

In view of the misunderstanding among local authorities on this matter, will the Parliamentary Secretary make it clear that they have power to put these walls right?

Mr. Powell

I hope that this Question and Answer will put that misunderstanding right.

Mr. Nicholson

Is my hon. Friend aware that there is a good deal of drip on the walls of the party opposite?

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