HC Deb 31 July 1956 vol 557 cc105-6W
70. Mr. Shurmer

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware of the increasing number of evictions taking place in the city of Birmingham, rendering many families homeless, and of the large number of houses which are and have been vacant for long periods; and if he will now consider requisitioning such houses.

Mr. Sandys

I am not aware that the number of evictions in Birmingham is increasing or that an abnormally large number of houses there is vacant. In any case, the Government have no power to requisition for housing purposes.