SMALLD WELLINGS ACQUISITION ACTS.

HC Deb 30 May 1935 vol 302 c1319W

Mr. T. GRIFFITHS

asked the Minister of Health the number of local authorities now exercising their powers under the Small Dwellings Asquisition Acts; the names of those authorities not exercising these powers; and the total amounts loaned during the past three years?

Sir H. YOUNG

I will send the hon. Member the statement he desires as soon as it can be prepared.

Mr. GRIFFITHS

asked the Minister of Health the highest and lowest rates of interest paid by borrowers under the Small Dwellings Asquisition Acts?

Sir H. YOUNG

The highest rate chargeable on advances made under these Acts since the War has been 6½per cent.; the lowest is the current rate of 3½ per cent.