HC Deb 06 February 1963 vol 671 c61W
53. Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has for increasing the rate of slum clearance.

Mr. Leburn

The rate of house building on which the rate of slum clearance mainly depends, can perhaps best be increased by authorities co-operating to make the maximum use of new building techniques. My right hon. Friend is sending proposals for this purpose to the local authorities and other bodies concerned this week.

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