§ Sir W. Edgeasked the Minister of Health whether the local authorities intending to carry out housing work now possess powers to construct in advance the necessary roads, sewers and pumping stations; and, if not, whether he will introduce legislation to give them such powers.
§ Mr. WillinkLocal authorities already possess all necessary statutory powers to enable them to carry out development works in advance of the erection of houses, and no further legislation is required.