Oral Answers to Questions — Housing – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 26 June 1947.
Mr Richard Sargood
, Bermondsey West Bermondsey
12:00,
26 June 1947
asked the Minister of Health whether the circular letter from his Department with the reference No. 2(5)92056/7/110 relating to the pro vision of top-soil for gardens of tenants of temporary houses has been sent to every local authority, or was it addressed only to local authorities in the Metropolitan area; and how many of such local authorities have failed to make use of the opportunity provided by the terms of the letter referred to.
Mr Aneurin Bevan
, Ebbw Vale
The letter was sent to local authorities in the County of London, eight of which have so far submitted schemes for approval.
Mr Richard Sargood
, Bermondsey West Bermondsey
Will my right hon. Friend consider making special representations to those local authorities which have not yet taken advantage of this circular letter?
Mr Aneurin Bevan
, Ebbw Vale
I should certainly make inquiries first to see whether it is necessary.
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