SLUM CLEARANCE SCHEMES.

HC Deb 29 January 1931 vol 247 cc1171-2W

Mr. MILLS

asked the Minister of Health the number of slum clearance schemes confirmed up to date since the passing of the Housing (No. 2) Act, 1930?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I have received from local authorities in England and Wales 95 resolutions declaring areas to be clearance areas within the meaning of Section 1 of the Housing Act, 1930.

Mr. DAY

asked the Minister of Health the number of slum clearance schemes confirmed in the London area since 1st January, 1929; and whether he can give the number of persons who will require to be re-housed under these schemes?

Mr. GREENWOOD

Resolutions have been passed declaring 17 areas in London, occupied by 2,174 persons, to be clearance areas under the Housing Act, 1930. These resolutions do not require confirmation by me. In addition, one improvement scheme under the old legislation, involving provision of re-housing accommodation for 2,632 persons, was, confirmed after 1st January, 1929.