HC Deb 17 October 1939 vol 352 cc716-7W
Mr. W. R. Duckworth

asked the Minister of Health whether he can state the approximate number of houses condemned but not demolished and the number of persons who could be re-housed therein during the duration of the war and prior to the resumption of building operations after the war; and whether, if legislation is needed, he will introduce it with the object of utilising such structures where inadequate accommodation actually exists?

Mr. Elliot

The information in my possession is not sufficient to enable me to give the estimates asked for in the first part of the question. As regards the second part I cannot add at present to the: reply which I gave to my hon. Friend on 5th October.