Mr. R. Duckworthasked the Minister of Health what was the number of properties scheduled for demolition under slum clearance schemes during the first six months of 1937; what was the total compensation awarded to their owners; and what was the approximate total annual rental being paid by their occupants before such scheduling?
§ Mr. BernaysThe total number of houses included in orders confirmed by my right hon. Friend during the first six months of 1937 was 22,765. As regards the second and third parts of the question my right hon. Friend has no information as to the total compensation paid in respect of the houses referred to, or as to their annual rentals.