HC Deb 26 May 1939 vol 347 cc2696-7W
Mr. Noel-Baker

asked the Minister of Health, whether he is now in a position to sanction loans of £65,068 10s. and £49,043, applied for by the Derby Borough Council for the construction of new houses on the Roe Farm and Radford Street sites?

Mr. Bernays

The corporation have been informed that the estimated cost of these houses is too high, and that my right hon. Friend is not prepared to sanction a loan on these estimates. He is still in communication with the corporation and hopes that if the work is put out to tender acceptable prices may be obtained.