§ 23. Mr. C. Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are now being taken to clear slums and build new houses in St. Helena.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydIt is planned to clear the two remaining blocks of slums in Jamestown and to build further Government cottages including some for rent purchase. Further subsidies for building will also be made.
§ Mr. HughesIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that according to the last census a very high percentage of houses in St. Helena are substandard? Is he aware that suitable houses could be built at comparatively low cost? Will he authorise a really imaginative and large-scale slum clearance scheme?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydIf the hon. Gentleman studies my Answer, he will see that I am aware of most of this trouble. Within their resources the Government of St. Helena are getting on with it with vigour.