§ 49. Mr. David Priceasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what steps he is taking to ensure that Section 4 of the Housing Act, 1957, relating to standards of unfitness for human habitation is interpreted uniformly by all local authorities.
§ Mr. MellishA sub-committee of the Central Housing Advisory Committee has been appointed to advise my right hon. Friend on the problem of identifying unfit houses. They are considering means of establishing more objective standards.
§ Mr. Freesonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will take steps to redefine more accurately the term "slum" as guidance to local authorities in measuring and acting upon the housing needs of their areas.
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§ Mr. MellishA sub-committee of the Central Housing Advisory Committee has been appointed to advise my right hon. Friend on the problem of identifying unfit houses. They are considering means of establishing more objective standards.