§ Mr. ALBERYasked the Minister of Health whether he anticipates that the Government's scheme for slum clearance is likely to be in operation within the next 12 months?
§ Mr. GREENWOODYes, Sir.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Minister of Health what was the total number of slum clearance schemes carried out during the years 1925 and 1928 inclusive; and what was the total number of persons rehoused under these schemes?
§ Mr. GREENWOODIn the period from 1925 to 1928 work was in progress on 118 slum schemes, some of which had been started prior to 1925. The total number of people to be rehoused in connection with these schemes was 71,413. In the case of 61 schemes the work of rehousing was completed during the period and provided accommodation for 20,745 persons.
Dr. MORGANasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that many persons in the South-East of London are being summoned or being prosecuted for over crowding; and whether, in view of the prevailing conditions, over which these poor people have no control, he will seriously consider the advisability of issuing a circular letter to Metropolitan local authorities requesting them to delay any such proceedings pending the introduction of his promised Slum Clearance Bill?
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§ Mr. GREENWOODMy hon. Friend has brought some particulars to my notice. I have no power to give directions to the local authorities to refrain from action in cases which they consider they should bring before the Courts.