Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of his Department's announcement that it is now unnecessary for local authorities to submit particulars of the density of houses qualifying for subsidy under the 1923 Housing Act, he will state what is there to prevent local authorities sanctioning 30 to 40 houses being built to the acre; and if he is prepared to allow public moneys to be used for houses erected under such conditions?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYQuite apart from the lead given to local authorities by my Department in regard to the desirable standard of density of houses and apart from the improved public opinion on this point, I think that there can be no doubt that local authorities are very fully alive to the importance of avoiding excessive density, and that the hon. Member may rely on local authorities exercising their discretion reasonably and properly.