§ Mr. Linsteadasked the Minister of Health whether the National Federation of Housing Societies has been recognised under Section 96 of the Housing Act, 1936; whether any grants of public money have been made to the Federation; and, if so, under what conditions.
§ Mr. WillinkThe answer to the first two parts of the Question is "Yes, Sir." My Department made payments totalling £4,500 to the Federation in the five years 1936–40 and a further payment of 350 in 1943. The payments were made, after consideration of accounts and estimates, to assist the Federation in its work of352W promoting the formation and extension of housing associations and of giving them advice and assistance; but otherwise no express conditions were imposed.