§ Mr. Molsonasked the Minister of Health how much land suitable for permanent housing is in the possession of the local authorities; for how many houses this is adequate; and how much of this area already contains roads and sewers.
§ Mr. WillinkHousing authorities in England and Wales hold approximately 25,000 acres of land which should be capable of providing sites for some 250,000 houses. Sites for approximately 36,000 of these houses are developed with roads and sewers.
§ Mr. Molsonasked the Minister of Health how much land suitable for temporary housing is in the possession of the local authorities; for how many houses this is adequate; and how much of this area already contains roads and sewers and is otherwise ready for the erection of temporary houses.
§ Mr. WillinkLocal authorities now hold 3,170 acres, sufficient for about 32,000 temporary houses. 1,140 acres are fully developed and ready for the houses, subject to the completion of the layout drawings, etc. More land is being rapidly acquired.