§ Mr. Stokesasked the Minister of Health whether compulsory purchase orders have been granted to Stepney Borough Council for their proposed acquisition, at an estimated total of £346,125, of housing sites at Limehouse, Mile End and Shadwell, including 10.74 acres bounded north by Halley Street, south by Repton Street, east by Blount Street; 14.5 acres bounded north by L.N.E.R. viaduct, south by Cephas Street, west by Wickford Street and east by Globe Road; and 5.05 acres bounded north by Tarling Street and west by rear of shops in Watney Street; what price is being paid for each area; and what were their aggregate rateable values during 1939.
§ Mr. BevanYes, Sir. The price of these sites has not yet been settled. The rateable values are as follows:
Limehouse (10.74 acres), £6,494; Mile End (Bancroft Road) (14.5 acres), £9,243; Shadwell (Tarling Street) (5.05 acres), £4,151.