§ Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Health whether it is proposed to introduce a Bill giving local authorities national assistance for the clearance of slum areas; and, if so, at what date?
§ Mr. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAINProvision has already been made by the Housing, etc. Act, 1923, for Exchequer assistance to local authorities for the clearance of slum areas, including the provision of rehousing accommodation. This assistance takes the form of a con- 991W tribution up to one-half of the approved loss arising out of the execution of the scheme.