§ Sir W. BULLasked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the Housing Act (1925) Amendment Bill, which was read a First time on Wednesday last, its object being to remedy the hardships resulting from the operation of Section 46 of the Act; and whether, in view of the urgency of the matter, he will recommend that the Bill be given facilities in its further progress?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have considered the Bill to which my hon. Friend refers, but I am afraid that it will not be practicable to afford special facilities for its further progress. As I have already stated, it is the intention of the Government to deal as soon as practicable with the question of slums in a comprehensive manner including the amendment of Section 46.