§ Mr. Piratinasked the Minister of Health whether he will introduce legislation in the near future to empower a local authority to pay compensation to small shopkeepers who are not freeholders or leaseholders, and who are displaced as a result of housing operations under Part 5 of the Housing Act, 1936.
§ Mr. BevanThe point has been noted for consideration in connection with future housing legislation, but I cannot say when such legislation will be introduced.