HC Deb 21 October 1952 vol 505 c78W
66. Dr. Jeger

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will take powers to compel local authorities to disclose how many private houseowners have handed over their houses to them because they cannot afford to maintain them; how many houses have become derelict owing to abandonment by their owners; and if he will make a statement on this matter.

Mr. H. Macmillan

No. Local authorities are always ready to provide me such information as I need and they are able to supply.