HC Deb 08 November 1945 vol 415 c1577W
Mr. W. Roberts

asked the Minister of Health under what circumstances houses condemned underslum clearance schemes can now be occupied.

Mr. Bevan

Local authorities have powers under Defence Regulations 68a and 68aa to issue licences permitting the occupation of such houses if satisfied that any necessary steps have been taken to render them reasonably capable of being used, as a temporary wartime measure, for housing purposes, without detriment to health.