§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Health what was the amount of the subsidy from the National Exchequer and the County of London rates to make rents economical in the Downham Estate, East Lewisham.
§ Mr. BevanThe annual Exchequer subsidy payable in respect of houses on the Downham Estate is £52,834 and the annual statutory rate fund contribution is £26,417.
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§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Health what was the number of houses destroyed or damaged in the Downham Estate of East Lewisham by enemy action; and what replacement has taken place; and at what cost.
§ Mr. Bevan298 houses were destroyed of damaged beyond repair; of these 258 have been rebuilt. The number damaged are given in the table below; all these have been repaired to the standard of reasonable comfort.
Slightly damaged 3,507 Seriously damaged, but habitable 950 Seriously damaged and uninhabitable 148 Total 4,605 Figures of cost are not readily available, but I am making enquiries and will communicate with the hon. Member.
§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Health what is the cost of the social services carried on in the Downham Estate; and the number of personnel employed.
§ Mr. BevanThe two community centres are provided and run by voluntary bodies, and I have no information as to the cost or the personnel employed. Other social services cover a wider area that the Downham Estate, and the cost cannot readily be apportioned.