§ Captain RAMAGEasked the Minister of Health if his attention has been drawn to the evidence given at an inquest at Southwark, on the 20th February, before Dr. Waldo, the coroner, to the effect that the London County Council let one room in Hankey Place, Southwark, to Thomas Peters, at a rent of 2s. a week, and to the finding of the coroner that Peters death was accelerated by his surroundings, the house having been described by the coroner's officer as the worst that he had ever seen; and if he will take any action in the matter?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYThe property in question was acquired by the London County Council with a view to its demolition under the Tabard Street Improvement Scheme. The clearance of the area is proceeding as rapidly as possible, and will be completed as soon as alternative accommodation is available for the tenants to be displaced.