Mr. PRICEasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the need for a further supply of cottages in rural areas, the Government propose to introduce legislation to deal with this question?
Sir H. YOUNGNo, Sir. Adequate facilities and subsidies are already available for improving housing conditions in rural areas and I do not consider that any further legislation is necessary.
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§ Mr. PARKINSONasked the Minister of Health how many houses have been approved under the Housing (Rural Authorities) Act, 1931; and what steps he took to press upon rural housing authorities the advantages provided by the Act?
Sir H. YOUNGThe committee appointed under the Act have informed 110 authorities that they are prepared to entertain applications to the extent of 1,733 houses for the agricultural population. As regards the second part of the question, I am sending the hon. Member copies of circulars which were issued on the passing of the Act.