§ 63. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the number of eviction orders granted against tenants of property in London and the home counties; that rest centres and similar institutions offering temporary accommodation to families are in many cases now full; what arrangements exist to provide such accommodation outside the area where these families were evicted or had to leave their habitation; if he has considered the need of requisitioning halls to accommodate these families; and if he has information as to the approximate number of families who need to be so accommodated.
§ Mr. BevanI am aware that some eviction orders are being granted by the courts. Local authorities already have powers to provide accommodation and they are doing their utmost to help people in distressing circumstances. The answer to the last part of the Question is "No."