Empire Hotel, Buxton (Squatters)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 20 April 1948.

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Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham 12:00, 20 April 1948

The enforcement of the interim injunction would not solve the problem in this case, as it is not effective against all the squatters at present in occupation. Final judgment was signed on 15th April, 1948, and I am advised that steps are now being taken which, it is hoped, will result in the early removal of all the squatters from this hotel. I am aware that the sanitary conditions in the hotel are very bad, but such action as was possible in the circumstances has been taken to assist the local authority.