§ 72. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Health how many local authorities have since 1st August, 1945, advanced money for the acquisition of houses, under the powers of Section 91 of the Housing Act, 1936; in how many cases have local authorities applied to him for approval of the exercise of such powers; and in how many cases has he given the necessary approval.
§ Mr. BevanEighty-eight local authorities have since 1st August, 1945, applied for my consent to the raising of loans for the purpose of making advances for the acquisition of houses under the powers contained in Section 91 of the Housing Act, 1936. My approval to the exercise of the powers given by that Section is not required.