Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Minister of Health whether a number of houses in the Spennymoor Urban District are being kept vacant by owners anxious to obtain an enhanced price by sale with vacant possession; and, in order that they may be occupied forthwith, will he advise the local authority to purchase the same under Clause 12 of the 1919 Housing Act?
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§ Sir A. MONDI understand that there were some time ago several houses in this district described as being kept vacant. I am informed, however, by the local authority that all except one of these houses are now occupied or that arrangements have been made for their occupation.