§ Mr. D. Somervilleasked the Minister of Health whether in view of the fact that after December, 1938, he proposes that there shall be one State contribution towards houses built either for the relief of overcrowding or for slum clearance, he will consider fixing an earlier day for the introduction of this reform, say, 1st March, 1938?
§ Sir K. WoodI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I am giving to-day to the hon. Member of Ilkeston (Mr. Oliver).
Mr. T. Morrisasked the Minister of Health whether, in connection with the Housing (Financial Provisions) Bill, he has ascertained the views of Welsh local authorities on the proposals it contains?
§ Sir K. WoodBefore formulating the proposals contained in the Bill I consulted the several local government associations which represent local authorities both in England and in Wales.
§ Mr. Oliverasked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the resolution passed by the Heanor Urban District Council relating to Exchequer contributions being payable in respect of all houses erected for reasons of overcrowding, including those in course of construction and completed after 31st March, 1938; and whether he is in agreement with the proposal therein contained?
§ Sir K. WoodI have received and considered the resolution to which the hon. Member refers. The matter to which the resolution relates is dealt with in Clause 10 (2) of the Housing (Financial Provisions) Bill which was read for the first time on the 3rd of this month, and I would ask the hon. Member to await the discussion on the Second Reading of this Bill.