§ Mr. THURTLEasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the fact that the existing law does not confer upon local authorities effective power for the taking over and reconstruction of derelict houses, he will consider the desirability of introducing legislation dealing with this matter?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYLocal authorities have already wide powers for dealing with derelict houses, which should, I think, be found, in general, to be adequate. If my hon. Friend has a particular case of difficulty in mind, perhaps he would communicate with me.