§ Mr. R. MORRISONasked the Minister of Health if he has any information as to how many local authorities are advancing money for house purchase; how many are making advances up to 75 per cent. of the purchase price; and how many up to 90 per cent?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINSince the 1st January, 1923, loans have been sanctioned to 206 local authorities in England and Wales for the purpose of advances under the Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts and to 214 local authorities for the purpose of advances under Section 5 of the Housing, Etc. Act, 1923. The London County Council and the Corporation of Birmingham—who have special statutory powers for the purpose—are also making advances for house purchase. Information is not available as to the number of these authorities who are making advances up to 75 per cent. and 90 per cent., respectively, of the value of the properties.