HC Deb 19 October 1950 vol 478 cc265-6W
77. Mr. Logan

asked the Minister of Health what was his reply to the application of the Liverpool housing authority for an increased allocation to build more houses than he has already granted them.

Mr. Bevan

The Corporation were informed that the amount of work now on contract and the current rate of progress do not justify further commitments at present. It is estimated that even at an improved rate of completion the work in hand at 31st December next would represent 20 months' work. I am, however, prepared to reconsider the matter if and when an accelerated rate of completion has been achieved.

Mr. Perkins

asked the Minister of Health (1) the number of houses which will be allocated to the Stroud, Gloucestershire, Rural District Council for building in 1951;

(2) the number of houses which will be allocated to the Stroud, Gloucestershire. Urban District Council for building in 1951;

(3) the number of houses which will be allocated to the Dursley, Gloucestershire. Rural District Council for building in 1951;

(4) the number of houses which will be allocated to the Thornbury, Gloucestershire, Rural District Council for building in 1951;

(5) the number of houses which will be allocated to the Gloucester Rural District Council for building in 1951;

(6) the number of houses which will be allocated to the Nailsworth,. Gloucestershire, Urban District Council for building in 1951.

Mr. Bevan

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Salford, East (Mr. Hardy), on 28th April last on the general subject of allocations, of which I am sending him a copy.