§ 129. Mr. W. J. Edwardsasked the Minister of Works if, in view of the fact that his refusal to grant a building licence for the reconstruction of "The Royal George" beerhouse, in Vallance Road, Stepney, E.1, will interfere with the housing programme of the Stepney Borough Council and deprive 19 families on the waiting list of an opportunity for obtaining reasonable housing accommodation, he will reconsider his decision.
§ Mr. EcclesI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 4th December to the hon. Member for Kensington, North (Mr. G. H. R. Rogers). I regret that I cannot at present allow the construction of this beerhouse.