HC Deb 07 December 1922 vol 159 cc2028-9W
Mr. J. DAVISON

asked the Minister of Labour, as representing the Ministry of Health, the total number of condemned insanitary and slum areas under the local authorities in England and Wales; and the total number of houses on such areas certified as unfit for human habitation but at present occupied?

Major BOYD-CARPENTER

According to a survey made by local authorities in 1919, official representations under the Housing Act, 1890, had been made in respect of 855 areas containing 28,511 houses and a population, of 142,867. Information is not available as to the last point in the hon. Member's question.

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