HC Deb 16 February 1938 vol 331 cc1895-6W
Mr. Perkins

asked the Minister of Health whether he will state, in percentages, the numbers, respectively, of rural district councils, urban district councils, and municipal corporations which have built accommodation specially designed for aged persons since the Act of 1930?

Mr. Bernays

Since the Act of 1930 dwellings containing only one bedroom have been or are being provided by 23 per cent. of the rural district councils, 33 per cent. of the urban district councils and 54 per cent. of the municipal corporations.

Mr. Kirby

asked the Minister of Health whether he will state the number of houses and/or flats built and reserved for aged persons by the Corporation of Liverpool in the last 10 years?

Mr. Bernays

The answer is 150. A further 365 dwellings built by the corporation in the last 10 years are suitable for aged persons, but have not been definitely reserved for them and my right hon. Friend understands that provision is being made in all schemes now proceeding or contemplated for a proportion up to 5 per cent. of the houses or flats to be so reserved.