HC Deb 16 November 1950 vol 480 c181W
92. Mrs. Middleton

asked the Minister of Health whether he is prepared to delegate his powers of requisitioning house property to the local authorities in all heavily war damaged areas; and in such other areas where there is an acute housing need.

Mr. Bevan

I cannot see my way to delegate general powers of requisitioning, but I am prepared to consider applications for delegations in respect of individual properties in the light of the circumstances of each case. I would, however, remind my hon. Friend that there may be preferable alternatives to requisitioning; for instance, acquisition by the local authorities.

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