§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Minister of Health how many houses have been built under the auspices of the Plymouth City Council in the last year; and whether he will say what steps he proposes to take to assist or urge the council to cope with the shortage of accommodation in the city?
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§ Miss LAWRENCEDuring the year ended 30th September last, 330 houses were built under the auspices of Plymouth Town Council—236 by the council, and 94 by private enterprise with assistance under the Housing, etc., Act, 1923. The council are alive to the housing needs of the city and my right hon. Friend is ready at all times to give them and other local authorities any assistance in his power. The hon. Member is aware that my right hon. Friend hopes, at an early date, to submit to the House proposals for further housing legislation.