HC Deb 18 February 1920 vol 125 c922W
Captain BROWN

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that in many districts where there is a demand for houses there exist empty cottages used as summer week-end residences only; and if he will consider authorising local authorities to purchase at a fair rate such cottages to assist in meeting the housing demand?

Dr. ADDISON

Local authorities already have power under Section 12 of the Housing, Town Planning, etc., Act, 1919, to acquire houses which might be made suitable for the working classes.