§ Mr. GORMANasked the Minister of Health if his attention has been called to a resolution of the Milnrow Urban District Council, near Rochdale, to the effect that the maximum superficial area prescribed by the Housing Act, 1923, for houses entitled to subsidy is too little, and is retarding building, especially by prospective working-class owner occupiers; if he is aware that this maximum is 67 superficial feet less than the houses of type B built by this district council under the previous Act; and what steps he proposes to take thereon?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI have received a copy of the resolution in question, and I am aware that the maximum superficial area, prescribed for houses eligible for subsidy under the Act of 1923 is less than the area of some of the houses erected by the district council. Any alteration of the maximum area under the Act of 1923 would require legislation, and I do not propose to take any steps on this particular point at the present time when as the hon. Member is aware, the general question of housing policy is under consideration.