HC Deb 25 February 1958 vol 583 c25W
60. Mr. Owen

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs how many local authorities in the County of Northumberland have decided to abandon house-building projects since the receipt of Circular 54/57; how many have decided to concentrate on slum clearance; and how many are working on a modified house building programme.

Mr. H. Brooke

Of the 28 local authorities in Northumberland, 9 have been in touch with me on the matters raised in Circular 54/57. Of these, one authority has indicated that it will put no houses into contract for the time being. The remainder intend that the houses they are placing in contract shall be used primarily for slum clearance and the housing of old people.

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