77. Mrs. Slaterasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he is aware of the urgent need for land for slum clearance housing in Stoke-on-Trent, North; and what proposals he has to help the local authority.
§ Mr. H. BrookeThe initiative for this rests with the local authority. They have, in fact, taken it by applying under Housing Act powers for the confirmation of two compulsory purchase orders. These orders and associated applications for planning permission are being considered, following the holding of public inquiries.