Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Health whether he is still approving applications for Exchequer grants for the reconditioning of old houses and the conversion into dwellings of buildings not previously used for that purpose under the terms of the Housing (Rural Workers) Acts, 1926 to 1938; and what is his general policy in regard to the administration of these Acts at the present time?
§ Mr. ElliotYes, Sir. I can assure the hon. Member that I have given, and shall continue to give, sympathetic consideration to proposals under these Acts in cases where it can be shown that they will lead to an increase in accommodation or otherwise be of assistance in keeping workers on the land.