Captain BROWNasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the housing scheme at Hexham is held up pending his sanction to a loan; and if he can expedite his decision in this matter?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe tenders for the houses in this scheme were approved on the 12th instant, and loans to cover the cost of the lay-out and of erecting the houses were sanctioned on the 20th of this month There are now no outstanding applications for loan sanctions in respect of this scheme with my Department.