HC Deb 18 November 1948 vol 458 c67W
81. Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Health how many applications for houses or homes in rural areas throughout the country have been received to the latest convenient date.

Mr. Bevan

I am sending the hon. Member a copy of a circular which I have sent to housing authorities asking them to review their waiting lists and prepare returns of the number of live applications. At present the information is not available.

Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Health what is the approximate number of additional applicants who are now applying in rural areas for Government-built houses; and how does this compare with the number of houses being completed.

Mr. Bevan

As to the first part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given him today, and on the second part to the Housing Return.

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