§ Mr. THORNEasked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the resolution from the Dudley County Borough Council in connection with financial assistance being granted for the building of houses to be let at rents which the working classes can afford to pay; whether he has received similar requests from any other county councils; and if he intends taking any action in the matter?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREThe reply to the first and second parts of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the third part, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Wednesbury (Mr. Banfield) on 1st February last, of which I am sending him a copy.