§ 37. Mr. C. Royleasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many council houses and flats have been built in the city of Salford in twelve months to the latest convenient date, for slum clearance and for all other purposes, respectively.
§ Mr. H. BrookeIn the twelve months ending 30th September, 354, all for slum clearance.
§ Mr. RoyleDoes not this justify the resentment shown from this side of the House on Questions Nos. 18 and 26 978 on the same matter this afternoon? Is the Minister aware that the Salford City Council cannot afford to build houses for anything but slum clearance, and that people needing houses for other reasons cannot possibly get them, due entirely to the right hon. Gentleman's legislation?
§ Mr. BrookeIt is due in part to the decision of the Salford City Council, which it has maintained hitherto, to charge very low rents for its houses.