§ Mr. Shurmerasked the Secretary of State, for the Home Department what action he is prepared to recommend with reference to labour and mechanical excavators to demolish dangerous bombed buildings and clear bombed sites in Birmingham, which is long overdue, and where these ruins are an inconvenience to residents and a menace to health in that city.
§ Mr. OliverIn view of the claims of work of higher priority, demolition and clearance work in Birmingham has largely been confined to immediately dangerous properties. The city authorities have, however, recently prepared a considerable scheme for which tenders have been invited and arrangements are in hand for the provision of special plant. My right hon. Friend cannot accept the suggestion that the delay has resulted in a menace to health.