§ Mr. Barnettasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will give an estimate of the number of houses in the Borough of Heywood which do not have baths, inside toilets or running water; and what are the figures for the urban districts of Royton, Crompton, Milnrow, Wardle, Littleborough, and Whitworth.
§ Mr. MellishThe latest complete information is derived from the 1961 Census Returns. Since then a number of unfit houses have been demolished or closed, most of which will have lacked baths, and baths have been installed in a number of other houses with the aid of standard improvement grants. The figures are:
§ Mr. MellishThe detailed layout of redeveloped town centres is a local authority matter. My right hon. Friend is sure they will consider sympathetically any suggestions made to them.