HC Deb 19 February 1952 vol 496 c2W
Mr. Nield

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will take steps to ensure that the powers of housing authorities are adequate to enable them to acquire, for the accommodation of the homeless, privately-owned houses which remain unoccupied and are not needed by their owners.

Mr. Macmillan

My view is that local authorities already have adequate powers for this purpose. If my hon. and learned Friend has in mind any particular case which suggests the contrary I should be glad to look into it if he will let me have details.