§ Sir R. Glynasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the requisitioning of house property in Abingdon, in the county of Berkshire, under Defence Regulation 51 (1), in order to find accommodation for Government staffs or the employees of contractors employed by Government Departments; and to the case of 27 Victoria Road, Abingdon, whereby action 225W was taken which is preventing the estate of the deceased owner from being wound up, to the detriment of the beneficiaries; and what action he proposes to take in this matter.
§ Mr. BevanThe Abingdon Town Council, in common with other local authorities, are requisitioning houses for persons inadequately housed which may include such persons as those mentioned. No. 27 Victoria Road is among the houses so requisitioned and I see no reason to interfere with the decision of the Council not to release it merely in order that it may be sold with vacant possession.