§ Mr. Grovesasked the Minister without Portfolio whether he is aware that the plans for post-war replanning adopted by the county borough of West Ham provide for the erection of private dwelling-houses and various social service amenities which must of necessity accompany any large-scale housing schemes; and, as these schemes are at the request of the Government, will he state the powers for the acquisition of the land necessary for such, the basis of the price local authorities should pay for such land, whether the procedure for local authorities to acquire sites will be simplified and how the local authorities will be assisted financially.
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI have been asked to reply. I am aware that the county borough of West Ham has such plans under consideration. In answer to the last part of the Question, I would ask the hon. Member to await the terms of the Bill, promised in the King's Speech, which will be introduced as soon as possible.