Mr. R. Duckworthasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the decision which he has reached in connection with the cottages at Newlyn, in Cornwall, he proposes to issue a circular to all local authorities indicating that a similar policy should be afforded in similar circumstances in their areas, with a view to preventing the unnecessary demolition of houses, the owners of which are prepared to recondition them?
§ Sir K. WoodI have recently communicated with local authorities with reference to the reconditioning of rural houses and I think local authorities generally appreciate their duties in this matter.