§ Mr. ROSEasked the President of the Local Government Board whether any steps have been taken and, if so, what to give the local authorities some powers of acquiring land expeditiously, and also without undue cost, in order to enable them to get on with the schemes of housing, small holdings, and local improvements urgently required to find employment; and whether any hope can be given of early legislation on the subject?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe general question of the procedure and basis of compensation for the compulsory acquisition of land for housing and other public purposes is under consideration, and it is intended to introduce legislation on the subject at an early date.