HC Deb 23 June 1938 vol 337 c1285W
Sir R. Glyn

asked the Minister of Health how many cottages have been condemned under a demolition order by the several local authorities in Berkshire in the last five years; how many of these were over 300 years old; and how many cottages have been built which can be let at an equivalent rental?

Mr. Elliot

During the five years ended the 3rst March, 1938, 970 houses were demolished in the county to which my hon. Friend refers as a result of action under the Housing Acts. I have no information regarding age of these cottages. During the same period 818 houses were provided by the local authorities for rehousing the persons displaced. I have no information regarding the details of the rents charged by the local authorities.